£50K/yr
Ribble Valley, England
Permanent, Variable

Dairy Sales Manager

Posted by Agri- Lloyd .

An excellent opportunity has become available within Agri- Lloyd for a Dairy Sales Manager

Do you have experience in an agricultural setting and sales?

Salary - Up to £50,000 dependent on experience, plus good Commission Structure and Company benefits

Agri-Lloyd has been at the forefront of ruminant nutrition for thirty years and is recognised as one of the few real specialists in this field.

**Dairy Sales Manager - Role Summary

The Dairy Sales Manager is responsible for managing the development of sales of the Farm Animal Division's nutritional and health products which will be sold directly to farmers through a network of Area Sales Managers.

**Dairy Sales Manager - Main Duties

  • Managing the Area Sales Manager network
  • Develop and maintain a detailed CRM system
  • Achieve the companies Area Sales Manager sales plan, making regular contact with the Area Sales Manager network
  • Work in the field with the Area Sales Managers providing them with training, selling skills and complete knowledge on how to sell our products, giving verbal and written feedback
  • Keep the Area Sales Manager team us to date with competitor developments
  • Ensure that the Area Sales Manager team are efficient in their call planning, focus and implementation
  • Collate, analyse and use marketing sales data
  • Attend Key National and Regional Shows, helping to manage and organise
  • Co- ordinate and facilitate farmer meetings, farm walks and open days
  • Build relationships with Key Opinion Leaders
  • Ensure efficient and effective personal reporting
  • Participate positively in Regional Sales Meetings

**Dairy Sales Manager - Personal Attributes

  • A thorough understanding of dairy farming
  • Practical experience of dairy farming through University/ college or practical dairy farming work experience
  • Team player with the ability to lead a team effectively
  • Enthusiastic with excellent communication and rapport building skills

Due to this being a national role, the Dairy Sales Manager should expect to spend at least two or three nights per week away from home.

Essentially, we are looking for a driven Sales Manager that is just as passionate about the agricultural sector as we are. If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you.