Do you have a passion for the agricultural sector?
An exciting opportunity to join a company that offers genuine progression, training, and personal development opportunities.
Where could a career with Mole take you?
This is a Full time permanent position, working 37.5 hours per week in our Liskeard store.
About the role:
To organise, oversee and motivate team to deliver business growth with an in depth understanding of all company products and services and are equipped with industry knowledge to sell them.
You will use your excellent people and problem-solving skills to build strong relationships with customers, taking responsibility for the sales budget, conduct research and stay on top of industry trends. You will build a knowledgeable and proactive team who's training is up to date. You will take the lead of resolving all issues.
What we’re looking for:
- Possessing a broad knowledge of UK agriculture either from practical on-farm experience and/or an agricultural qualification, you will be a natural communicator who can take a broad view of the farm to recommend the most suitable products and services instore.
- At least two years proven supervisory/management experience within a comparable role
- You will be confident in helping develop sales to existing members and attracting new members where possible and encouraging the use of services offered by Mole Valley Farmers.
- You will be disciplined and organised in the management of your customers by planning your in store calls, structuring your prospecting activity, and delivering exceptional customer service.
- A RAMA (AMTRA) qualification is beneficial but not essential.
In return, we can offer an environment where you can really thrive, with the learning and development to get ahead. Plus, some great benefits including:
- Scottish Widows contributory Pension – company will match up to 5%
- Up to 25% staff discount in store
- Free parking on site
- 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Plenty of career progression opportunities
- Life Assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme with Retail Trust
Please note, this vacancy may close prior to the expiry date if we have received a suitable number of applications.
We are one of the country’s leading agricultural supply businesses offering a complete suite of in-store, on-farm, and online services, inspired by our passion for the agricultural industry and wider rural community.
Originally founded in 1960 by a small group of farmers, over the years we have grown and today we operate over 50 nationwide rural retail locations comprising Mole Valley Farmers, Mole Country Stores, and Farmdirect, along with our direct to farm business providing feed, fertilizer and other inputs to the nation’s farmers.
We exist for the greater good of our farming shareholders and work with them to improve their productivity, profitability, and sustainability.
For everyone who works in one of Mole Valley Farmers’ businesses – just like our customers who live and work in it – the countryside is a way of life and we are committed to UK agriculture.
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