Key responsibilities: (not limited to):

• You will be the driving force behind developing and expanding sales territories within the Eastern region of the UK in a hands on and field-based approach.
• Open new sales territories.
• Once a territory reaches a sufficient level of growth/sales, you will recruit and onboard a dedicated Technical Sales Specialist to take over ongoing development and maintain momentum and then repeat.
• Manage and lead a team of sales professionals, developing high-performance.
• Provide on-field support to your team.
• Engage proactively with distributors, providing commercial and technical support while leveraging contacts and motivating them to actively grow sales and maximise market penetration.
• Develop and implement strategic sales plans to achieve company goals and targets.
• Set and monitor team KPIs.
• Segmentation of the region, providing a platform to build upon for sustained future success.
• Provide sales forecasts and reports, actively utlising data from the company CRM.
• Provide agronomic support to your team.
• Develop/train sales team in technical and commercial aspects.

About you (essential):

• Minimum degree qualified (agriculture-related or other closely related field).
• FACTS & BASIS Qualified.
• People management experience within farming/agriculture (two years minimum).
• Commercial experience – successful background in sales within the farming/agricultural industry.
• Results-oriented mindset with a focus on achieving targets and driving revenue growth.
• Ability to analyse market data and develop effective sales strategies.
• Proficient in using CRM software and other sales tools.
• A full UK Driving License. Requirement to be field-based and show presence within the region in a hands-on approach.

Benefits:

• Competitive annual salary with performance-based bonus.
• Company car and fuel card.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Employee rewards and discount program.
• Access to our EAP for wellbeing support.