Area Field Manager
- Recruiter
- Confidential
- Location
- Frome
- Salary
- plus vehicle and benefits
- Posted
- 20 Jun 2021
- Closes
- 02 Jul 2021
- Sectors
- Agriculture & Outdoor
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Area Field Manager - Wiltshire and Mid/East Somerset
Our Client requires a Full Time Area Field Manager (AFM) based in Wiltshire and Mid/East Somerset. The AFM will be responsible for effective service delivery within the area by ensuring a motivated, well trained, and supported group of self-employed individuals to provide milk recording services to customers. The AFM will work with the Area Development Manager (ADM) providing effective cooperation and co-ordination of resource between the two roles which will ensure high quality service and continued business development in the area. Team working will be fundamental for the continued success of the area. This role will be home based.
Essential Key Skills & Requirements:
• A graduate, HND or equivalent in agriculture or relevant commercial experience
• Ability to manage a team and ensure motivation and engagement
• Farming experience and knowledge of the dairy industry
• Time management skills
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Self-motivated with a positive, enthusiastic attitude
• Full current driving license
• Ability to work effectively within a team and add value
• Strong attention to detail ensuring accuracy in work produced
• Fully PC literate
• To be located within the area
Key Responsibilities:
• To be responsible for the delivery of service to defined performance standards for your allocated herds
• To effectively manage the self-employed milk recorders and samplers on a day to day basis in line with Service Level Agreements
• To undertake acquisition and training of self-employed Individuals
• To recruit, manage and support the employed Area Coordinator on a day to day basis (where applicable)
• Managing customers' subscription / accounts
• Sales of additional services & testing
• Achieving revenue levels in accordance with budgets set
• Territory performance reporting and analysis of results with an appropriate action plan
• Lead generation
• Health & Safety compliance
• Co-ordinate Herd Competitions (Where applicable)
• Promote the company and assist at local and national events e.g. shows and farm walks
• Milk Recorder / Sampler monthly payments
• To maintain effective knowledge of company products and services including the wider industry
• To work closely with the team to ensure high quality service and continued business development
• To participate in additional projects as and when required
• To maintain accurate and timely records on the Customer Relations System
• Driving will be a significant aspect of your role
Working for us:
Working for us is so much more than just a job! The company and its staff provide the highest quality recording, testing, health, and fertility services & products for cows, supporting farmers and the farming industry to make profitable production possible.
We offer a wide range of career opportunities, particularly to those who are attracted to the ever-changing and modernising farming industry. Our teams are dedicated in providing high levels of value and customer service to the industry. We do this by both retaining our existing experienced staff and by attracting and developing the next generation of farm services staff. As an employer, we are committed to providing opportunities to:
- Maximise your potential contribution to the business
- Be involved at every level within the business
- Undertake personal and professional development
- Consistently receive a good employee experience
- And without doubt, you'll be part of a caring, welcoming, and friendly team, who can make a real difference
What we can offer you:
- Salary GBP28,436.54 per annum
- Initial and ongoing training
- Company van or car
- Various company benefits
If you would like to apply for this position, please click on the 'apply now' button.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 2nd July 2021
Our Client requires a Full Time Area Field Manager (AFM) based in Wiltshire and Mid/East Somerset. The AFM will be responsible for effective service delivery within the area by ensuring a motivated, well trained, and supported group of self-employed individuals to provide milk recording services to customers. The AFM will work with the Area Development Manager (ADM) providing effective cooperation and co-ordination of resource between the two roles which will ensure high quality service and continued business development in the area. Team working will be fundamental for the continued success of the area. This role will be home based.
Essential Key Skills & Requirements:
• A graduate, HND or equivalent in agriculture or relevant commercial experience
• Ability to manage a team and ensure motivation and engagement
• Farming experience and knowledge of the dairy industry
• Time management skills
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Self-motivated with a positive, enthusiastic attitude
• Full current driving license
• Ability to work effectively within a team and add value
• Strong attention to detail ensuring accuracy in work produced
• Fully PC literate
• To be located within the area
Key Responsibilities:
• To be responsible for the delivery of service to defined performance standards for your allocated herds
• To effectively manage the self-employed milk recorders and samplers on a day to day basis in line with Service Level Agreements
• To undertake acquisition and training of self-employed Individuals
• To recruit, manage and support the employed Area Coordinator on a day to day basis (where applicable)
• Managing customers' subscription / accounts
• Sales of additional services & testing
• Achieving revenue levels in accordance with budgets set
• Territory performance reporting and analysis of results with an appropriate action plan
• Lead generation
• Health & Safety compliance
• Co-ordinate Herd Competitions (Where applicable)
• Promote the company and assist at local and national events e.g. shows and farm walks
• Milk Recorder / Sampler monthly payments
• To maintain effective knowledge of company products and services including the wider industry
• To work closely with the team to ensure high quality service and continued business development
• To participate in additional projects as and when required
• To maintain accurate and timely records on the Customer Relations System
• Driving will be a significant aspect of your role
Working for us:
Working for us is so much more than just a job! The company and its staff provide the highest quality recording, testing, health, and fertility services & products for cows, supporting farmers and the farming industry to make profitable production possible.
We offer a wide range of career opportunities, particularly to those who are attracted to the ever-changing and modernising farming industry. Our teams are dedicated in providing high levels of value and customer service to the industry. We do this by both retaining our existing experienced staff and by attracting and developing the next generation of farm services staff. As an employer, we are committed to providing opportunities to:
- Maximise your potential contribution to the business
- Be involved at every level within the business
- Undertake personal and professional development
- Consistently receive a good employee experience
- And without doubt, you'll be part of a caring, welcoming, and friendly team, who can make a real difference
What we can offer you:
- Salary GBP28,436.54 per annum
- Initial and ongoing training
- Company van or car
- Various company benefits
If you would like to apply for this position, please click on the 'apply now' button.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 2nd July 2021