Regional Sales and Business Development Manager, Maidstone
Client: Grassland Agro
Location: Maidstone, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 2
Posted: 02.05.2025
Expiry Date: 16.06.2025
Job Description:
Grassland Agro sources, produces, and sells a comprehensive range of conventional and specialty fertilizers, soil conditioning products, animal mineral blocks, biostimulants, and Dairy Hygiene products. As part of Groupe Roullier, our R&D takes place at our Global Innovation Center in St. Malo. We pride ourselves on delivering superior technical advice on-farm, which supports our growth and product quality.
We are seeking an experienced Regional Sales and Business Development Manager for the Northern Ireland region. The role involves developing long-term customer relationships, connecting with industry stakeholders, and implementing strategic sales plans. Reporting to the Speciality Business Commercial Manager, responsibilities include:
1. Developing and executing regional sales and customer service strategies.
2. Enhancing product presentation to match regional needs.
3. Optimizing distribution, operations, and costs.
4. Managing relationships with trade customers, including support, credit control, and debtor management.
5. Overseeing sales administration policies.
6. Leading and supporting the technical sales team, including recruitment, target setting, and performance management.
7. Motivating the team to maximize sales and customer service.
8. Promoting company policies on HR, health and safety, pricing, and terms.
9. Contributing to overall company development through active participation in management teams.
Requirements:
* Third-level qualification in Agriculture and/or Business.
* Proven experience as a sales manager or representative with a record of exceeding targets.
* Technical knowledge of the agriculture sector.
* Strong commercial skills and relationship management at trade and farm levels.
* Excellent leadership, coaching, and team management abilities.
* Effective communication, presentation, and influencing skills.
* Positive problem-solving attitude and team interaction skills.
* Excellent organization and time management skills.
* Full clean driver’s license.
What we offer:
Competitive salary (£45,000-£55,000), performance-related bonus, company car with fuel card, mobile phone, and laptop.
For further information or to apply, please contact our HR Manager or send your CV and cover letter via email.
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