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
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Drive sales growth and profitability by promoting farm solutions including hygiene, cleaning products, udder care, and sanitation programs, tailored to dairy farming needs.
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Identify and maximise upselling and cross-selling opportunities across the hygiene product range.
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Delivering competitive hygiene products direct to farm to meet the needs of the customers.
Customer Engagement and Relationship Building
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Build strong relationships with the farming community, understanding customer needs and providing tailored hygiene solutions.
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Present and promote key hygiene solutions to improve milk quality, equipment longevity, and overall farm efficiency.
Product Expertise and Solutions Selling
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Provide expert advice on hygiene product use, best practices, and integration with existing systems,
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Hygiene solutions for milking equipment.
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Teat care and mastitis prevention.
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Should expect to develop an understanding of all farming solutions including:
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Hygiene solutions for milking equipment.
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Teat care and mastitis prevention.
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Slurry management and sanitation processes.
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Water treatment and cleaning protocols.
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Stay updated on industry trends and customer pain-points to offer relevant solutions.
Campaign Management and Delivery
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Execute impactful hygiene sales campaigns across the Southwest region.
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Partner with dealerships to effectively target the customer base and increase market share.
Customer Loyalty and Event Representation
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Enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty through consistent engagement, follow-ups, and support.
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Represent GEA Farm Technologies at county and national farming events (as required) to maintain visibility and foster long-term relationships.
Sales Administration and Planning
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Prepare and present competitive sales quotes for hygiene products..
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Plan and product delivery route and inform customers of timelines to ensure customer requirements are met efficiently.
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Manage inventory requirements and liaise with internal stakeholders for seamless order processing.
Your Profile / Qualifications
Education:
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Strong background in agriculture, particularly dairy farming.
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GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English are mandatory.
Skills and Experience:
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3+ years’ experience in sales or after-sales, ideally within hygiene products for the agricultural sector.
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Commercially driven with a customer-focused mindset.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
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Familiarity with hygiene standards, agricultural tools, and dairy farm management practices.
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Strong communication, adaptability, and decision-making skills.
Attributes:
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Passionate about improving farm efficiency, animal welfare, and hygiene standards.
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A dynamic team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment who is able to promote business and develop customer relations.
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Willingness to travel across the Southwest region to meet customers and attend events.
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Must hold a valid Category B driving license and be able to conduct multi-drop rounds.
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A forklift truck licence would be beneficial
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