At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive sales growth and build relationships with dairy farmers across Yorkshire & North East.
- Company: Join Ark Farm Innovations, a leader in dairy hygiene solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, commission, company vehicle, and flexible working.
- Other info: Supportive team environment with opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the dairy sector while managing your own territory.
- Qualifications: Sales experience, strong communication skills, and knowledge of dairy farming preferred.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 55000 £ per year.
Location: Home-based with travel across Yorkshire & North East
Company: Ark Farm Innovations
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £40,000 - £55,000 + Commission + Company Vehicle
About Ark Farm Innovations
At Ark Farm Innovations, we're passionate about helping dairy farmers achieve healthier, more productive herds. As a leading provider of scientifically backed dairy hygiene solutions, we formulate, manufacture, and deliver high-quality products directly to farms across the UK. Our mission is simple yet vital: to reduce mastitis and lameness while improving the welfare and efficiency of dairy operations.
The Opportunity
We're seeking driven and proactive Sales Area Managers to lead sales growth across Yorkshire & North East. This is a field-based position offering the autonomy to manage your own region while contributing to the continued success of a respected and fast-growing business. Reporting directly to the UK Sales Manager, you'll play a key role in expanding our customer base, strengthening relationships, and promoting Ark Farm's market-leading products and services.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a regional sales strategy to achieve growth targets.
- Build and nurture strong relationships with dairy farmers and key industry stakeholders.
- Identify and convert new business opportunities through proactive prospecting and lead generation.
- Manage and track performance using our CRM platform (Prospect).
- Provide expert product advice and deliver exceptional customer support.
- Represent Ark Farm Innovations at agricultural trade shows, industry events, and customer meetings.
What We're Looking For
- Proven success in sales or sales management, ideally within agriculture, animal health, or related sectors.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- Knowledge of the dairy farming industry; experience in dairy hygiene is highly advantageous.
- Strong commercial awareness and the ability to create and execute effective sales strategies.
- Comfortable working both independently and as part of a small, collaborative team.
- Proficient in CRM use (experience with Prospect preferred).
- A degree in business, marketing, agriculture, or equivalent hands-on experience in sales or dairy operations.
- An established network of customers or clients would be highly desirable.
What We Offer
- £40,000 - £55,000 base salary (dependent on experience)
- Attractive commission structure rewarding performance
- Company vehicle and travel expenses covered
- Supportive, expert team environment
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the future of dairy farming
- Monday to Friday schedule with flexibility to manage your own territory
Join Us
If you're passionate about agriculture, motivated by results, and ready to make a real difference in the dairy sector, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to take the next step in your agricultural sales career with Ark Farm Innovations Ltd.
Sales Area Managers in York employer: Ark Farm Innovations Ltd
At Ark Farm Innovations, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values the contributions of our Sales Area Managers. With a supportive team culture and a commitment to employee growth, we offer competitive salaries, attractive commission structures, and the autonomy to manage your own territory across Yorkshire & North East. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the dairy farming industry while enjoying the flexibility of a home-based role with travel opportunities.
