Business Development Manager - Precision Agriculture - South East

An innovative International technology company working in the UK arable, fresh produce and horticultural sector, seek a highly motivated and dynamic Business Development Manager to join their team in the UK.

You will be responsible for the development and growth of new agricultural business, focussing on identifying and acquiring new opportunities both within the trade and at farm level.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced and talented business development/sales professional with excellent commercial instincts and exceptional client relationship management skills.

You will be commercially astute with demonstrable business development/sales experience, ideally gained within the UK growing industries. Proven experience of working within the precision farming industry is highly desirable.

The Role:

• Research, evaluate and approach potential customers
• Win new business consistent with our clients goals and objectives
• Participate in developing new marketing and sales strategies
• Consistently meet and exceed sales targets.
• Keep up to date with latest industry knowledge
• Represent the company at trade shows and industry events

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience in agricultural sales and business development. proven experience of closing B2B/B2C deals Technically aware, a good precision agriculture knowledge will be a strong advantage
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Ability to plan and prioritise workload
• Highly motivated with a strong desire to succeed
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills
• Willingness to travel throughout the UK sales territory as required
• Full UK driving licence

Remuneration:

An excellent remuneration package will be on offer, dependant on experience, to include a competitive salary, plus commission and company car

To Apply:

For more information and an informal confidential discussion please call:

Amanda Latham on: Office , DDI Mobile or e-mail your CV and covering letter to:

Thank you.

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