Area Sales Manager – Livestock Nutrition – South West England
We are seeking a motivated and results‑driven Area Sales Manager to manage and develop a territory across the South West. The role involves 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 the 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.
Candidate Qualifications
* 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.
* Minimum of an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2, or an equivalent qualification relevant to the role.
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.
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