Area Sales Manager - Dairy & Agricultural Solutions - Cumbria & North West England - £40,000-£55,000 + Commission + Company Vehicle

Area Sales Manager Area Sales Manager - Dairy & Agricultural Solutions - Cumbria & North West England - £40,000-£55,000 + Commission + Company Vehicle

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, with flexibility to manage your own territory.

The Job

An established agricultural business is looking for commercially driven Area Sales Managers to develop sales across Cumbria and the North West of England. The business specialises in dairy hygiene and herd health products designed to improve animal welfare, reduce mastitis and lameness, and support farm productivity.

You will take ownership of your own territory, building relationships with dairy farmers, developing new business and supporting existing customers with practical product advice.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and grow sales across your allocated territory, identifying and securing new business opportunities
• Build and maintain relationships with dairy farmers, agricultural businesses and industry contacts
• Promote specialist dairy hygiene, herd health and farm productivity products
• Provide product advice to help farmers improve herd health, welfare and farm efficiency
• Manage existing accounts, sales activity and customer information using CRM systems
• Attend farm visits, agricultural shows and industry events to develop business opportunities
• Work with the wider sales and technical teams to support customers and achieve sales targets

The Company

An established and growing agricultural business supplying specialist products to the dairy industry, with a focus on improving herd health, animal welfare and farm performance.

The Candidate

• Experience in agricultural sales, business development, account management or a similar commercial role
• Good understanding of dairy farming, livestock management or the wider agricultural sector
• Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills, with the ability to win new business
• Commercially minded, organised and confident managing an independent sales territory
• Comfortable using CRM systems and maintaining an active sales pipeline
• Willing to travel regularly throughout the allocated region
• Experience in dairy hygiene, animal health or livestock products would be advantageous, although candidates with practical dairy farming experience and the ability to move into sales will also be considered

The Package

• Basic salary of £40,000-£55,000, depending on experience
• Performance-related commission with uncapped earning potential, subject to scheme terms
• Company vehicle and business travel expenses
• Monday to Friday working pattern with flexibility to manage your own territory
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to work with specialist products and develop a successful sales territory
• Long-term career opportunities within a growing agricultural business

Candidate Requirements

All applicants must hold a minimum of an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2, or an equivalent qualification relevant to the role applied for. Candidates must also have the legal right to work in the UK or hold a valid visa permitting employment.