Sales & Account Manager - Agricultural Sector (Home Based)
Working from Home (Shaftesbury area, covering Yeovil) | £32,000 - £38,000 per annum | 35 hours per week | Monday - Friday | Permanent | Company Car Provided
Introduction
Acorn by Synergie is recruiting a Field Sales & Account Manager for a client in the agricultural sector. This is a home-based role covering the Yeovil area, offering the opportunity to visit clients, generate new business, and manage existing accounts. A company car is provided for client visits.
This role is ideal for someone passionate about farming or insurance/account handling, with excellent relationship-building, customer service, and business development skills.
Key Responsibilities
Service existing agricultural clients and provide 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 farm health and safety services.
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 when required.
Skills & Experience Required
Passion for the agricultural/farming industry.
Previous experience in farming, insurance, or account handling advantageous.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with a wide range of clients.
Proven ability to generate leads and close deals.
Excellent organisation, time management, and prioritisation skills.
Confident communicator and decision-maker.
Able 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, rising to 28 days with length of service (plus bank holidays), with the option to buy an extra 5 days per year after a qualifying period.
Comprehensive induction programme and ongoing learning & development opportunities, including professional memberships and qualifications.
Up to 25% discount on selected products and 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!
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