Sales Lead, Agriculture

Jobs For Planet; Macerata; Remoto; EUR 50.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A mission-driven start-up is seeking a Sales Lead to drive market growth in Italy and Spain. You will engage with farmers and distributors, build long-term relationships, and exceed sales targets in the sustainable agriculture sector. The ideal candidate has proven sales experience and fluency in English and another European language. This role offers a competitive salary of €50,000 plus commission and a chance to contribute to sustainability efforts.

Servizi

Opportunity to contribute to sustainability efforts

Fast-paced collaborative environment

High-performance commission structure

Competenze

• 5 years of proven sales experience in the agricultural or sustainable farming industry.
• Fluency in English and another European language (Italian or Spanish).
• Comfortable working with CRM systems and relevant software tools.

Mansioni

• Conduct thorough market research to identify potential clients.
• Proactively engage with potential clients through networking and trade shows.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with clients.
• Collaborate with the commercial team to develop sales strategies.
• Negotiate contracts with clients.

Conoscenze

Sales experience

Client acquisition

Relationship management

Negotiation

Communication skills

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

We're partnering with a mission-driven start-up with a plan to help make systemic positive changes to an industry that needs it. With a rapidly growing presence, this company is at the forefront of developing eco-friendly products that aim to restore ecosystems, reduce carbon emissions, and support sustainable farming practices.

As a Sales Lead, you will be responsible for driving market growth within your assigned region. Leveraging your expertise and network, you will build a pipeline of clients, ranging from farmers and distributors to large agricultural enterprises. Your ultimate goal will be to secure long-term partnerships and exceed sales targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Market Development : Conduct thorough market research to identify potential clients, industry trends, and market opportunities within the agricultural sector.
• Client Acquisition : Proactively engage with potential clients through networking, trade shows, and strategic outreach.
• Relationship Management : Build and maintain long-term relationships with clients, understanding their needs and positioning the company's products effectively.
• Sales Strategy Execution : Collaborate with the commercial team to develop and execute sales strategies aligned with the company's goals.
• Negotiation : Negotiate contracts with clients, ensuring terms are mutually beneficial and aligned with company standards.
• Client Education : Provide product demonstrations and educational support to clients, addressing inquiries and showcasing product benefits.
• Reporting : Maintain accurate records of sales activities, market trends, and client interactions, providing regular updates to the management team.

Qualifications

• 5 years of proven sales experience, ideally in the agricultural or sustainable farming industry.
• Strong understanding of the agricultural sector, including bio-stimulants and crop protection products.
• Established network within the agriculture industry is an advantage.
• Fluency in English and another European Language (Italian or Spanish).
• Results-driven, with a demonstrated ability to meet or exceed sales targets.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Comfortable working with CRM systems and relevant software tools.
• Experience selling to the local regions - Italy and Spain.

Location

Remote, based in Italy or Spain.

Compensation

50,000 Euros a year base + commission.

Visa Sponsorship

Not available.

Why Join?

• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful sustainability efforts.
• Work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment with a growing, forward-thinking team.
• Competitive base salary with a high-performance commission structure.