Field Sales Account Manager
Working from home (Shaftsbury area) | £30-38,000 per annum | 35 hours per week | Monday - Friday | Permanent
Introduction
Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for a Field Sales Account Manager on behalf of a client in the agricultural sector. You will be home-based, covering the Yeovil area, visiting clients, generating new business through leads, and managing existing accounts. The role includes a company car.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about farming and/or insurance/account handling, with strong relationship-building and customer service skills.
Key Duties:
* Service existing agricultural clients and offer tailored solutions.
* Generate new business and follow up on leads.
* Build and maintain long-lasting client relationships with honesty and integrity.
* Proactively solve client challenges and provide appropriate solutions.
* Manage accounts within a defined geographical area, promoting insurance products and health and safety on farms.
* Organise and manage a varied workload effectively.
* Use CRM and Microsoft Office tools to track sales, leads, and account activity.
* Undertake telesales to generate additional leads as required.
Requirements:
* Passion for the agricultural/farming industry.
* Previous experience in farming and/or insurance/account handling advantageous.
* Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with people from all walks of life.
* Proven ability to generate leads and close deals.
* Excellent organisation and time management skills.
* Confident communicator and decision-maker.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
* Experience with telesales and lead generation.
* Good IT skills including CRM and Microsoft Office.
* Insurance experience advantageous but not essential.
* Knowledge of the agricultural sector and rural issues advantageous.
What We Offer:
* 35-hour week supporting a strong work-life balance.
* Private medical insurance and income protection cover.
* 24 days' holiday, increasing to 28 days with length of service (plus bank holidays). Option to buy an extra 5 days per year after a qualifying period.
* Comprehensive induction programme, learning and development opportunities including professional memberships and qualifications.
* Up to 25% discount on selected products and access to exclusive Member discounts.
* Company events to support social wellbeing.
* Competitive salary with opportunities for career growth and development.
* Company car provided.
Interested?
Apply now to join a dynamic and supportive agricultural sales team!
Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.
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