Ruminant Feed Sales Specialist job in Edinburgh

  • Edinburgh
  • Starting Date: 06/30/2024
  • Pay: DOE
  • 37 hours per week
Deadline date: 30 Jun 2024
(0 days remaining)

The best agricultural salespeople are passionate about their product. Take this opportunity to work with a range of ruminant feeds and forage products that set the industry standard.

Whether your on-farm sales experience comes from outside the ruminant feed and forage sectors, possibly from animal health or even the arable world, this role will give you the platform of working for an internationally-renowned manufacturer. You’ll also benefit from the opportunity that comes with working for a household name.

You will spend 80-90% of your time on farm across the territory developing a mix of repeat and new business.

Key functions:

– Responsibility for sales of the entire feed portfolio including compound feed, blends, dry straights, liquids, moist feeds and forage products (e.g. seed, additive and fertiliser).

– Achieve and surpass target volumes and margins in line with sales strategy.

– Grow market share across the region

– Add value to our customer base through nutritional advice, business insight, and general guidance

– Be part of the ruminant team, sharing knowledge and best practice from a commercial and nutritional perspective

Requirements:

– Proven agricultural sales experience (within an agricultural industry)

– Ability to build relationships with farmers

– Understanding of the UK agricultural market

– If from a relevant sector, ideally a substantial ledger in excess of 8000 tonnes

– Commercial aptitude and drive

What can you expect:

– Competitive salary package to reflect your skills and experience + annual bonus + vehicle

– 27 days of annual leave + Bank Holidays

– Private medical insurance and generous benefits package

For more information and an informal confidential discussion please call Alex Wheeler on 01885 485525 or e-mail your CV (in word format) and covering letter to [email protected] , thank you.

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