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!
Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.
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