- Location: EYE/Can be a working from home role
- Job Type: Full-time
- Reporting to: General Manager
We are seeking a proactive and dedicated Seed Sales Specialist to join a dynamic team. This role involves promoting and selling a range of seed, silage, and fertiliser products, ensuring sales and margin targets are met. This role will involve working 2-3 days out on the road and 2 days in the office/home. The ideal candidate will be responsible for liaising with merchants and agents, conducting farm calls, and providing training and support to optimise sales.
Day-to-day of the role:- Promote and sell the company’s range of products to achieve maximum sales.
- Liaise and support merchants and agents through farm calling and field visits.
- Conduct sales and product training/presentations for employees, merchants, farming groups, and agents.
- Stay updated with market information and trends related to the company’s products and communicate these effectively.
- Generate, update, and circulate price lists and provide prices/quotations as needed.
- Manage, train, and motivate Trainee Seed Specialists.
- Identify and source new products and optimise marketing opportunities.
- Assist in resolving complaints efficiently and organise company PR events.
- Contribute to the production of company brochures, advertising, and marketing initiatives.
- Assist with company variety trials and work closely with the administration department to provide efficient service to customers.
- Ensure accurate and prompt recording of sales contracts and maintain manual/computerised records.
- Maintain confidentiality of the company’s information and ensure compliance with the company’s terms and conditions of sale.
- Control customer credit in accordance with the company’s credit policy and promote a professional company image.
- Proven experience in sales, preferably in the agriculture or related industry.
- Strong understanding of seed, silage, and fertiliser products.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with merchants, agents, and internal teams.
- Ability to conduct training sessions and presentations effectively.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Proficiency in maintaining accurate sales records and managing contracts.
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and adhering to company policies.
- Competitive salary
- Car Allowance
- Annual bonus
To apply for the Seed Sales Specialist position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.