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 phil@jptrett.com 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.