Job Reference: FRS57152
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FRS Recruitment in partnership with a key agribusiness client are now inviting applications for the role of Agri Services Business Development Lead. Indeed this is a full time perm role.
Reporting to the Agri-Business Inside Sales BusinessManager the successful candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
Sales and Customer Experience:* Lead and develop existing business with designated customer accounts through the development and maintenance of strong active and collaborative relationships to develop opportunities across the agri, retail and laboratory businesses.
* Develop and deliver new business on key category segments including laboratory & soil testing services, new extensions to existing rangesof products and services offered to suppliers, alternative energy and bioeconomy sector.
* Analyse and interpret weekly, monthly, and annual sales performance and take appropriate steps to correct below budget performance by managing through others.
*Supporting our clients Sustainability agenda by identifying new revenue streams for the business and also developing existing activities in this space (soil testing, regenerative agriculture) through leading technical advice and communications engagementon farm, online and through our sales teams.
* Develop competitive knowledge about target markets and potential buyers, qualifying leads and managing the handover of business to sales operations teams once established.
* Using an effective territory plan explore all opportunities to sell by ensuring that all existing and potential customers are proactively contacted in a timelyand efficient manner.
* Provide accurate and relevant product information to assist customers in buying choices.
* CustomerService issues timely and proactive, providing an authentic customer experience and technical sales support.
Applicants forthis position must:
* Possess a 3rd level qualification in a relevant discipline preferably Agricultural Science.
* Have 3+ years commercial and technical sales experience in a similar role.
* Hold strong business acumen & commercial awareness.* Be sales target driven with proven past results.
* Ideally have strong IT skills including CRM, Excel, Power Point with professional written & verbal skills.
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Industry: Sales
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Vacancy Type: Permanent
Job Skills: Agri, Sales, B2C
Contact Name: Gerard Farrell
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