Ruminant Area Sales Manager – Derby – £45,000 – £50,000 + Commission + Company Car

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Ruminant Area Sales Manager – Derby – £45,000 – £50,000 + Commission + Company Car

The Company:
Agricultural Recruitment Specialists are recruiting for a Ruminant Area Sales Manager on behalf of a well-established, independent animal nutrition business covering the Derby area. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in ruminant nutrition, livestock production, or agricultural sales to inherit a well-established and loyal customer base while identifying new opportunities for growth across the region. You’ll work closely with dairy and beef farmers, providing technical advice and tailored nutritional solutions that help improve herd performance and profitability.

The Job:
– Manage and develop an established customer base across the Derby region
– Identify and secure new business opportunities
– Provide technical feed and nutritional advice to dairy and beef farmers
– Promote a range of high-quality feed and nutritional products
– Build long-term customer relationships through regular farm visits
– Achieve sales and territory growth targets
– Monitor market trends and competitor activity
– Prepare sales forecasts and customer reports
– Work closely with the wider technical and commercial teams

The Candidate:
– Previous experience within ruminant nutrition, livestock farming, agricultural sales, or a related industry
– Good technical understanding of dairy and beef production systems
– Strong communication and relationship-building skills
– Commercially aware with a proactive approach to business development
– Ability to work independently and manage a sales territory effectively
– Previous experience selling animal feed, nutrition, or agricultural products
– Degree or qualification in Agriculture, Animal Science, or a related discipline
– Existing knowledge of the Derbyshire livestock sector
– Full UK driving licence

The Package:
– £40,000-£45,000 DOE
– Competitive commission structure
– Company car
– Well-established customer territory
– Ongoing technical and professional development
– Long-term career progression within a growing business

Please email your CV to Grace Hartwell at ghartwell@agrirs.co.uk

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.

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