Regional Sales and Business Development Manager, Chester
Client: Grassland Agro
Location: Chester, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Description:
Grassland Agro sources, produces, and sells a complete range of conventional commodity fertilizers, as well as specialty fertilizers and soil conditioning products. The company also offers animal mineral blocks, biostimulants, and dairy hygiene products. As part of Groupe Roullier, our R&D takes place at the Global Innovation Center in St. Malo. We pride ourselves on delivering superior technical advice on-farm, which supports our growth alongside our quality product range.
We seek a Regional Sales and Business Development Manager for the Northern Ireland region. The successful candidate will develop long-term customer relationships, connect with industry stakeholders, and report to the Speciality Business Commercial Manager. Responsibilities include:
1. Developing and implementing strategic and operational sales plans.
2. Presenting and promoting our product range to meet regional needs and opportunities.
3. Optimizing distribution, operations, and costs.
4. Managing relationships with existing and new trade customers, including product support and credit control.
5. Overseeing sales administration policies and procedures.
6. Supporting and managing 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. Participating actively in company development through business and operational 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 agricultural sector.
* Strong commercial skills and relationship management at trade and farm levels.
* Excellent leadership, mentoring, and people management skills.
* Effective communication and presentation skills.
* Positive problem-solving attitude.
* Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
* Valid full clean driver’s license.
What We Offer:
Competitive salary (£45,000 - £55,000), performance bonus, company car with fuel card, mobile phone, and laptop. To apply, send your CV and cover letter to our HR Manager confidentially.
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