Beef & Tillage Area Sales Manager — Field-Based

Cpl; Cork; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

CPL Cork is seeking an Area Sales Manager for Beef & Tillage in the East Cork area. This field-based role focuses on growing customer portfolios, delivering agronomic guidance, and driving sales across a defined territory.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Agricultural Science and at least 3 years in agricultural sales, with strong analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills. Travel within the region is expected.

Qualifications

• Our client seeks an experienced Area Sales Manager with a strong agricultural sales background.
• Requirements include a degree in agricultural science and a minimum of 3 years' commercial and technical sales experience.
• Proven ability to build relationships, analyze sales data, and deliver agronomic and livestock-focused advice.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow an existing customer portfolio across the East Cork region.
• Analyse weekly, monthly, and annual sales performance and implement actions to hit targets.
• Identify new business opportunities and strengthen relationships with customers.
• Provide product recommendations and technical guidance to support purchasing decisions.
• Promote agricultural products and develop a territory engagement plan.
• Contribute to budgets, forecasts, and growth strategies.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and track market developments.
• Travel throughout the assigned territory as required.

Skills

Crop agronomy

Animal nutrition

Grassland management

Weed control

Animal health

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Communication

CRM systems

Excel

PowerPoint

Travel willingness

Education

Degree in Agricultural Science

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

CRM systems

Job description

CPL Cork is seeking an Area Sales Manager for Beef & Tillage in the East Cork area. This field-based role focuses on growing customer portfolios, delivering agronomic guidance, and driving sales across a defined territory.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Agricultural Science and at least 3 years in agricultural sales, with strong analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills. Travel within the region is expected.