Technical Sales Representative

Responsibilities

• Initiating and maintaining contact with present and potential customers through field visits and sales calls.
• Providing a high level of service and product information to customers demonstrating a wide understanding and expertise in the field.
• Develop and implement annual trial plans to position new varieties that will meet customer needs.
• Providing technical solutions to difficult problems presented by customers and keeping the Product Specialists informed.
• Develop and implement sales action plans to achieve annual sales and margin budgets.
• Position requires around 70% regular field visits within the region.

• Degree qualified in a relevant discipline (e.g., Agriculture or Horticulture) or equivalent knowledge gained through proven experience.
• Familiarity within the Vegetable Seed industry highly preferred with a working knowledge of agriculture and fresh produce in the UK.
• General experience in sales with the ability to implement new market/business development plans to achieve profitable growth as well as forecast sales and budgets.
• Must possess crop management technical skills.
• Must possess strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions.

• Extensive benefits package including a generous pension scheme, bonus scheme, private medical & life insurance.
• Position contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment.
• Learning culture and wide range of training options.