Sales Manager - UK and Ireland

De Lacy Executive's client is an innovative and dynamic company operating globally in the animal nutrition industry.  As a result of internal promotion, we are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Sales Manager to manage the UK business.  

Previous sales experience is essential and the successful candidate will be expected to have a technical approach to dealing with retailers and end users.  

This role offer excellent career opportunities for the right candidate to progress into European sales in the future.

The role:

•        Develop and promote our clients brand in the UK and Ireland.

•        Develop and manage the dealer network, including on farm support.

•        Deliver the annual sales target for the region.

•        Attend and assist/present in various initiatives such as dealer and customer surveys, sales meetings and trade shows

•        Conduct product demonstrations, providing technical support and follow up, as required.

•        Recognise market and innovation trends and work together closely with Marketing, Product Management and R+D.

Candidate Requirements:

·       Proven sales, service or product management experience within the agriculture or animal health sectors

·       Good knowledge of UK agriculture.  A livestock background, ideally in the dairy farming sector will be an advantage

·       Good technical understanding

·       Excellent communication and Interpersonal skills

·       Strong team player

·       IT literacy

·       Willingness to travel extensively throughout the UK territory with overnight stays as required

·       Full UK driving licence

Remuneration:

A highly competitive remuneration package will be on offer to the successful candidate to include a competitive salary and bonus.

To apply for this exciting new career opportunity:

Please e-mail your CV and covering letter (in Word or RTF format please, not PDF) to amandalatham@delacyexecutive.co.uk

For more information please call:  Amanda Latham on Office: 01885 483440, DDI: 01885 485524, Mobile: 07730 218934 

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Thank you. 

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