Area Sales Manager
Area Sales Manager – Livestock Nutrition - South West England - £30,000 – £50,000 + Benefits
The Job:
We are seeking a motivated and results driven Area Sales Manager to manage and develop a territory across the South West. You will be responsible for building strong relationships with farming customers, driving sales growth and providing technical support to ensure the best outcomes on farm.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and grow sales within your designated territory, achieving agreed targets
- Promote a comprehensive range of nutritional products and forage solutions to dairy, beef and sheep farmers
- Carry out regular farm visits to assess customer needs and provide tailored recommendations
- Deliver technical presentations and product demonstrations to farmers and industry groups
- Build and maintain long-term relationships with customers and key industry contacts
- Monitor market trends and competitor activity to identify new business opportunities
- Prepare sales reports and forecasts for senior management
- Ensure compliance with company policies and industry standards
The Company:
A well established and growing business within the agricultural sector, specialising in livestock nutrition and forage solutions. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation with a strong reputation for supporting farmers and delivering results on farm.
The Candidate:
- Proven experience in agricultural sales, livestock nutrition, or farm consultancy
- Strong understanding of UK livestock farming systems
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Self motivated, organised, and able to work independently
- Passionate about supporting farmers and improving farm performance
- Competent with IT systems, including CRM platforms and Microsoft Office
- Full UK driving licence
- Degree or diploma in Agriculture, Animal Science, or a related field
- Experience with feed supplements, silage additives, or forage products
The Package:
- Competitive salary (£30,000 – £50,000 DOE) plus performance-related bonus
- Company laptop and mobile phone
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Opportunity to join a respected and expanding agricultural business
- Pension scheme
Please email your CV to Charlotte Levent, Senior Delivery Recruitment Consultant, CLevent@agriRS.co.uk.
Candidate Requirements
All applicants must hold a minimum of an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2, or an equivalent qualification relevant to the role applied for. Candidates must also have the legal right to work in the UK or hold a valid visa permitting employment.
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