Equine Area Sales Representative

Connolly’s Redmills is a trusted global expert in horse feed manufacturing, utilising the most advanced cooking and nutritional excellence solutions

Job description

Job Title: Equine Area Sales Representative

Reports to: Equine Sales Manager

Territory: Kildare, Meath & surrounding counties

The company

Connolly’s Red Mills is a global leader in performance animal nutrition and is growing across a number of business areas.  We are seeking to appoint an Equine Area Sales Representative to join our team in the Republic of Ireland based in the Kildare & Meath area.  This is an exciting role for an experienced self-starter who has a passion for horse nutrition.  The role will involve selling Connolly’s Red Mills feed products and Foran Equine supplements to stud farms, racing stables and sport horse yards in Kildare & Meath and surrounding counties.

Role

To support and grow sales to existing customers and to identify new sales opportunities in your area. To also service indirect customers (those buying our products though the stockist network) and to work closely with the Equine Sales Manager and Trade Team to grow this business.  The role also involves working with the Equine Technical Team to provide technical support to the customer base.  A key responsibility of the Equine Area Sales Representative is to enhance the reputation and standing of the company in the area by building strong customer relationships, providing exceptional support and facilitating top class communication between the company and the customers.

The person

The role is suited to someone who:

• Has a good knowledge of and interest in the equine industry particularly horse racing and Thoroughbred breeding
• Has good knowledge and familiarity with the key breeders, owners and trainers.
• Has proven sales experience in a customer-driven environment
• Has ability to represent and sell premium brands
• Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Is a self-starter with lots of initiative and ideas
• Has good planning and time management skills

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Act with honesty and integrity at all times
• Demonstrate high standards of personal conduct
• Value and respect colleagues and other members of staff
• Work with others to develop and improve our offering
• Take personal responsibility for their words and actions and the quality of service they deliver
• Uphold the company’s ethics and core values

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How to apply

Email your CV to ann.crowley@redmills.ie

Deadline: 21st January 2022