Sales Area Managers

Sales Area Managers – Yorkshire & North East and South Wales & Midlands

Location: Home-based with travel across Yorkshire & North East and South Wales & Midlands

Company: Ark Farm Innovations

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £40,000 – £55,000 + Commission + Company Vehicle

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.

We’re seeking driven and proactive Sales Area Managers to lead sales growth across Yorkshire & North East and South Wales & Midlands. 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• £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