Area Manager South (Agriculture)

TL;DR

Area Manager South (Agriculture): Managing a sales territory to drive the promotion and technical positioning of a crop protection portfolio with an accent on customer relationship building and market intelligence. Focus on achieving annual sales plans, collaborating with agronomists, and leading value-driven meetings with stakeholders.

Location: Must be based in Southern England (Somerset, Dorset, Wiltshire, Hampshire, Berkshire, Surrey, Sussex, and Kent)

Company

A global leader in agriculture providing innovative seed and crop protection products to farmers.

What you will do

• Manage and develop a sales territory to achieve the annual sales plan.
• Build and maintain an engaged network of customers, agronomists, and business partners.
• Communicate technical product positioning based on a deep understanding of the crop protection market.
• Lead professional, value-driven meetings with key stakeholders and farmer customers.
• Provide timely and actionable market intelligence through collaboration with industry experts.
• Engage customers using a variety of channels, including face-to-face, digital, and group events.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a commercial or sales role.
• Strong understanding of the crop protection industry.
• Full UK driving licence is required.
• Must be based in Southern England with a willingness to travel.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Nice to have

• BASIS qualification.
• Relevant degree in agriculture or a related discipline.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits package supporting health and wellbeing.
• Opportunities for professional career development and progression.
• Diverse and inclusive working environment.
• Access to industry-leading innovative products.