Forage Seed Manager East

Reporting to the Seed Manager East the successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Working with the Head of Seed and Seed Manager East to develop a business plan
• Working with the Grass and Environmental Product Managers to build and develop the portfolio of products to be promoted and sold in the Eastern Region
• Forecasting, planning production and managing Forage Seed stock on-site
• Acting as the main Eastern contact for specialist advice for farmers and the Sales team
• Providing technical support for Wynnstay Sales Specialists on grass, environmental and conservation seed
• Collaborating with and upskilling the Eastern Sales team, assisting with retail business and dual calling where required
• Relaunching the existing Yorkshire Green brand across the Eastern Region
• Producing key marketing materials including the Yorkshire Green Catalogue
• Working with Seed Managers and the Marketing department to boost brand recognition
• Keeping up to date with changes in environmental policy and communicating with other departments
  
  Have experience in combinable crop seed/forage
• Be BASIS and FACTS qualified (preferable)
• Possess sales skills and experience
• Be able to build good business relationships with professional farmers
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Be self-motivated and able to use own initiative
• Be able to demonstrate strong accuracy levels and proficiency in using IT systems
• Have a flexible approach to working hours
• Possess a full clean UK driving license
  
  Are you looking for an exciting career, where your potential is recognised and developed, and your employer invests in your training and progression? Do you want to join a leading UK agricultural supplies business during an exciting period of change and growth? Come and join the Wynnstay team.
With a turnover in excess of £735 million, and more than 900 valued employees Nationally, 106 years of successful operations have laid the foundations for Wynnstay's core values concept of THRIVE, What sectors do you have experience working in? required Academic & Education Animal Health & Nutrition Arable & Agronomy Crop Science & Nutrition Dairy Engineering Environment & Ecology Equestrian Farm Work & Management Food & Fresh Produce Genetics & Breeding Horticulture, Forestry & Woodland Financial & Accountancy Services Livestock Machinery Poultry Property, Land & Estates Management Sales & Marketing Software & Precision Technology Technical Trading & Purchasing Where are you currently based? required Are you eligible to work in the UK? required Do you have a full UK driving licence? required

In addition to a competitive salary you could be eligible for:
• Profit related annual bonus
• Employee discount at Wynnstay depots
• 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Employee Assistance Programmes - WeCare/MyStrength/Toothfairy