About the Company: An established animal feed manufacturer, producing a range of feed solutions for the agricultural sector. With modern, state-of-the-art facilities and a commitment to sustainable practices, the company delivers tailored nutrition solutions while supporting local farming communities. Employees benefit from a collaborative culture, career development programs, and opportunities to innovate within a forward-thinking, farmer-focused environment.
About the Role: Are you a dynamic sales professional ready to lead a high-performing team and drive exceptional growth in the agricultural feed sector? We are seeking an ambitious Sales Manager to lead our client's field sales operations, working closely with senior leadership to drive strategic market expansion and maximise new business opportunities. The ideal candidate would coach, inspire, mentor, and develop a high-performing sales team to deliver sustainable growth across both existing and new markets. Leveraging your broad technical knowledge of livestock nutrition, you will support the sales team across Northern Ireland, providing expert guidance to help customers optimise their production systems and performance. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of a thriving feed business, build lasting relationships with and make a tangible impact across the agricultural sector. If you are passionate about nutrition, thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, and have the vision to elevate sales performance, please contact Isabel for more information.
Responsibilities:
* To deliver and implement strategic plans and objectives that drive business growth, market share expansion, and new business development opportunities.
* To lead, motivate, and support a field sales team by setting clear targets, providing mentoring, training, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.
* To build, maintain, and strengthen customer relationships through effective account management, collaboration, and proactive identification of new sales opportunities.
* Oversee sales operations by managing performance, monitoring market trends, aligning sales with marketing, and fostering collaboration across departments to ensure customer satisfaction.
* To ensure effective financial and operational management by driving performance, managing resources efficiently, and maintaining compliance with company policies.
* To represent the business externally at industry events and meetings while contributing to overall business strategy, fostering partnerships, and promoting products and services.
Qualifications:
* Proven experience in a management role within the agricultural sector.
* A broad technical knowledge of livestock, nutrition, and production systems.
Required Skills:
* Excellent communication with proven experience in successfully leading and developing a team.
* A relationship builder who can confidently build long-lasting business relationships.
* A team player who can work independently or collaboratively to achieve positive results.
* Highly organised with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Strong financial awareness, able to monitor sales performance, and report on key business metrics.
* Highly professional with a strong commercial mindset.
* Driven, ambitious, and results-focused.
* Proficient in IT skills, including CRM platforms and sales performance management tools.
* Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.
Preferred Skills:
* None specified.
Pay range and compensation package: A competitive salary and package, including a bonus structure, commensurate with the successful candidate's level of experience.
Equal Opportunity Statement: We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices.
Are you interested? If you are interested in this role and would like to know more about it, please contact Isabel on the details below.
Contact: Isabel Meyer isabel@culturaconnect.co.uk