Sales Area Managers – Yorkshire & North East and South Wales & Midlands
Location: Home-based with travel across Yorkshire & North East and South Wales & Midlands
Company: Ark Farm Innovations
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £40,000 – £55,000 + Commission + Company Vehicle
About Ark Farm Innovations
At Ark Farm Innovations, we’re passionate about helping dairy farmers achieve healthier, more productive herds. As a leading provider of scientifically backed dairy hygiene solutions, we formulate, manufacture, and deliver high-quality products directly to farms across the UK. Our mission is simple yet vital: to reduce mastitis and lameness while improving the welfare and efficiency of dairy operations.
The Opportunity
We’re seeking driven and proactive Sales Area Managers to lead sales growth across Yorkshire & North East and South Wales & Midlands. This is a field-based position offering the autonomy to manage your own region while contributing to the continued success of a respected and fast-growing business. Reporting directly to the UK Sales Manager, you’ll play a key role in expanding our customer base, strengthening relationships, and promoting Ark Farm’s market-leading products and services.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and implement a regional sales strategy to achieve growth targets.
* Build and nurture strong relationships with dairy farmers and key industry stakeholders.
* Identify and convert new business opportunities through proactive prospecting and lead generation.
* Manage and track performance using our CRM platform (Prospect).
* Provide expert product advice and deliver exceptional customer support.
* Represent Ark Farm Innovations at agricultural trade shows, industry events, and customer meetings.
What We’re Looking For
* Proven success in sales or sales management, ideally within agriculture, animal health, or related sectors.
* Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
* Knowledge of the dairy farming industry; experience in dairy hygiene is highly advantageous.
* Strong commercial awareness and the ability to create and execute effective sales strategies.
* Comfortable working both independently and as part of a small, collaborative team.
* Proficient in CRM use (experience with Prospect preferred).
* A degree in business, marketing, agriculture, or equivalent hands‑on experience in sales or dairy operations.
* An established network of customers or clients would be highly desirable.
What We Offer
* £40,000 – £55,000 base salary (dependent on experience)
* Attractive commission structure rewarding performance
* Company vehicle and travel expenses covered
* Supportive, expert team environment
* Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the future of dairy farming
* Monday to Friday schedule with flexibility to manage your own territory
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