Forage Seed Manager East

Are you looking for an exciting career, where your potential is recognised and developed, and your employer invests in your training and progression? Do you want to join a leading UK agricultural supplies business during an exciting period of change and growth? Come and join the Wynnstay team.

With a turnover in excess of £735 million, and more than 900 valued employees Nationally, 106 years of successful operations have laid the foundations for Wynnstay’s core values concept of THRIVE:

Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value creation, Environmental Sustainability.

The Opportunity:

Reporting to the Seed Manager East the successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Working with the Head of Seed and Seed Manager East to develop a business plan

• Working with the Grass and Environmental Product Managers to build and develop the portfolio of products to be promoted and sold in the Eastern Region

• Forecasting, planning production and managing Forage Seed stock on-site

• Acting as the main Eastern contact for specialist advice for farmers and the Sales team

• Providing technical support for Wynnstay Sales Specialists on grass, environmental and conservation seed

• Collaborating with and upskilling the Eastern Sales team, assisting with retail business and dual calling where required

• Relaunching the existing Yorkshire Green brand across the Eastern Region

• Producing key marketing materials including the Yorkshire Green Catalogue

• Working with Seed Managers and the Marketing department to boost brand recognition 

• Keeping up to date with changes in environmental policy and communicating with other departments

The Person:

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience in combinable crop seed/forage

• Be BASIS and FACTS qualified (preferable)

• Possess sales skills and experience

• Be able to build good business relationships with professional farmers 

• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills 

• Be self-motivated and able to use own initiative

• Be able to demonstrate strong accuracy levels and proficiency in using IT systems

• Have a flexible approach to working hours

• Possess a full clean UK driving license 

In addition to a competitive salary you could be eligible for:

• Profit related annual bonus

• Employee discount at Wynnstay depots

• 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays

• Employee Assistance Programmes – WeCare/MyStrength/Toothfairy

• Save As You Earn schemes

• Company Vehicle

For a confidential discussion regarding the vacancy, please contact Matt Shand, Head of Seed on 07885 877209.

To apply, please submit your CV together with a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to careers@wynnstay.co.uk or send a paper copy to Wynnstay Group Plc, Eagle House, Llansantffraid, Powys, SY22 6AQ.

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