Hygiene Sales Representative (Devon & Cornwall)

About GEA Farm Technologies:
GEA Farm Technologies offers integrated customer solutions for high-quality, efficient, and sustainable milk production and animal husbandry. Our portfolio includes automatic milking and feeding systems, conventional milking solutions, and digital herd management tools.

Responsibilities / Tasks

We are seeking a dynamic and driven Hygiene Sales Specialist with expertise in the farming sector to grow sales, improve profitability, and deliver exceptional customer service across the Southwest area.

Sales and Revenue Growth

• Drive sales growth and profitability by promoting farm solutions including hygiene, cleaning products, udder care, and sanitation programs, tailored to dairy farming needs.

• Identify and maximise upselling and cross-selling opportunities across the hygiene product range.

• Delivering competitive hygiene products direct to farm to meet the needs of the customers.

Customer Engagement and Relationship Building

• Build strong relationships with the farming community, understanding customer needs and providing tailored hygiene solutions.

• Present and promote key hygiene solutions to improve milk quality, equipment longevity, and overall farm efficiency.

Product Expertise and Solutions Selling

• Provide expert advice on hygiene product use, best practices, and integration with existing systems,

  • Hygiene solutions for milking equipment.

  • Teat care and mastitis prevention.

• Should expect to develop an understanding of all farming solutions including:

  • Hygiene solutions for milking equipment.

  • Teat care and mastitis prevention.

  • Slurry management and sanitation processes.

  • Water treatment and cleaning protocols.

• Stay updated on industry trends and customer pain-points to offer relevant solutions.

Campaign Management and Delivery

• Execute impactful hygiene sales campaigns across the Southwest region.

• Partner with dealerships to effectively target the customer base and increase market share.

Customer Loyalty and Event Representation

• Enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty through consistent engagement, follow-ups, and support.

• Represent GEA Farm Technologies at county and national farming events (as required) to maintain visibility and foster long-term relationships.

Sales Administration and Planning

• Prepare and present competitive sales quotes for hygiene products..

• Plan and product delivery route and inform customers of timelines to ensure customer requirements are met efficiently.

• Manage inventory requirements and liaise with internal stakeholders for seamless order processing.

Your Profile / Qualifications

Education:

• Strong background in agriculture, particularly dairy farming.

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English are mandatory.

Skills and Experience:

• 3+ years’ experience in sales or after-sales, ideally within hygiene products for the agricultural sector.

• Commercially driven with a customer-focused mindset.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

• Familiarity with hygiene standards, agricultural tools, and dairy farm management practices.

• Strong communication, adaptability, and decision-making skills.

Attributes:

• Passionate about improving farm efficiency, animal welfare, and hygiene standards.

• A dynamic team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment who is able to promote business and develop customer relations.

• Willingness to travel across the Southwest region to meet customers and attend events.

• Must hold a valid Category B driving license and be able to conduct multi-drop rounds.

• A forklift truck licence would be beneficial

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