WHAT’S THE JOB? AREA SALES MANAGER – SOUTH WEST
WHO’S THE EMPLOYER? A highly respected crop nutrition organisation with a comprehensive product range. Driven by passion and the desire to be the best, this company delivers the highest quality standards in the sector.
WHAT’S THE INDUSTRY? Crop Nutrition
HOW WILL I BE REWARDED? Competitive Package + Car / Allowance, Pension + usual benefits
WHERE IS THE ROLE LOCATED? Home Based either in South West England, also covering Mid and South Wales.
TELL ME MORE ABOUT THE ROLE?
- To manage existing portfolio of products and business within the territory
- To build strong relationships with existing customer base and in particular develop new business with our clients products in the defined area
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Developing and executing a strategy to identify new accounts with the aim of securing new business
- This task is to be achieved by working directly with potential new farmer accounts and merchant customers
- To provide technical training
- Advice and support for customers as and when required
- To work with distribution to ensure customers’ requirements are met
- Be responsible for good Credit Control
- To attend conferences and exhibitions where necessary
WHAT QUALITIES DO I NEED?
- There will be a lot of travel throughout the area to growers and customers to understand their needs and concerns and to add value to with the services you are able to offer
- Visit growers, inspect and report on their growing and storage conditions, being able to offer advice through your resources
- An Agriculture based qualification would be an advantage but not essential
- A Commercial background in crop nutrition would be an advantage
- FACTS Certification would also be preferred but not essential
- Sales training would be an advantage Computer literacy essential (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, Social Media)
- Strong organisational, communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills
- High energy level
- Professional appearance/manners
WHAT SHOULD I DO NOW? In the first instance please forward your CV together with a cover note and salary requirements to [email protected] and all successful candidates will be contacted within 14 days of us receiving your application. Please note that all applications will be treated in confidence.