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Commercial Business Development Manager – Fertilisers - UK & Ireland – (Home Based) Salary to Circa £55,000 + Bonus + Car + Excellent Bonus!!

Posted 15 January 2020
LocationUnited Kingdom
Job type Permanent
Reference12794
Contact NameClaire Morgan

Job description

 

Commercial Business Development Manager – Fertilisers - UK & Ireland – (Home Based) Salary to Circa £55,000 + Bonus + Car + Excellent Bonus!!

My client specialises in R&D within the fruit, vegetables and arable crops sector and is a global market leader in plant nutrition. The company seeks a Commercial Business Development Manager to manage and drive the sales of their products (fertilisers) within the UK and Ireland.

The Role:

  • Manage existing business and increase sales through creating demand and soliciting orders from present and prospective customers.
  • Report on marketing activities, including: monthly sales estimates, sales activities, customer contacts, trial reports, competitors’ information, recommendations for new products, new markets and applications, dealer action plans.
  • Using appropriate techniques, select, evaluate, improve and motivate dealers and distributors.
  • To manage a small UK team.

The Candidate: 

  • 5+ years commercial exposure / experience in agriculture or horticulture.
  • Basis and FACTS qualified would be an advantage.
  • Experience of B2B sales and account management is essential.
  • Experience of generating new business opportunities with growers.
  • Experience of managing a distributor network.
  • Previous experience of managing a team.
  • BSc in Agriculture or Horticulture, or equivalent by education or experience.
  • Knowledge on advanced plant nutrition and specialty fertilizers.
  • An excellent command of English language, both spoken and written. 
  • Previous experience of UK, Europe and Africa markets would be an advantage.

The Package:

Salary to circa £55k for the right candidate (DOE), plus bonus of up to 20% + Car + Excellent benefits package!!

Please email your CV to Claire Morgan, Office and Recruitment Manager to  admin@agriRS.co.uk  

We thank all applicants who respond, but please be advised that only those short listed for interview will be contacted.

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