We are looking for a Regional Manager who can combine strategic sales leadership with practical agricultural knowledge to drive regional growth, strengthen customer relationships, and lead a high-performing sales team. This role is ideal for someone who understands crops, soils, fertilizers, and sustainable farming practices, and can translate this expertise into effective sales strategies, tailored solutions for farmers, and long-term business opportunities. You will play a key role in expanding market presence, achieving regional sales targets, and building lasting partnerships with customers and stakeholders across the agricultural sector.
Location: Opportunities available in Newcastle
What We’re Looking For:
We value candidates who have:
A strong agricultural background
Solid technical and practical thinking ability
Proven success in building relationships with farmers
The ability to link agronomic principles to real on-farm challenges
A naturally sales-driven, target-focused mindset
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Agriculture, Agronomy, Crop Production, Soil Science, or a related field
Minimum 5 years' experience within the agricultural industry
Minimum 3 years' experience in a sales leadership or management role
Proven track record of achieving sales targets and driving business growth
Demonstrated experience recruiting, developing, and managing sales team
Experience within crop nutrition, biostimulants, crop protection, seed, or related agricultural input industries will be highly advantageous
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & Team Development
Lead, coach, mentor, and develop a team of Technical Sales Representatives
Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, customer success, and continuous improvement
Conduct regular field visits and joint customer calls with team members
Monitor individual and regional performance against agreed objectives
Provide ongoing coaching and support to improve technical, commercial, and relationship building skills
Identify succession opportunities and develop future leaders within the business
Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
Take ownership of talent identification and recruitment activities within the region
Build and maintain a pipeline of high-potential agricultural sales talent
Utilise industry networks, referrals, and market knowledge to identify suitable candidates
Participate in candidate screening, interviewing, and selection processes
Work closely with the Recruitment team to ensure timely and successful appointments
Support onboarding and integration of new employees into the business
Drive employee engagement, retention, and long-term team development
Sales & Business Development
Develop and implement regional sales strategies aligned with company objectives
Achieve and exceed regional sales and profitability targets
Identify opportunities for market growth and increased product adoption
Support TSRs in managing strategic customer relationships and key accounts
Monitor sales performance and implement corrective actions where required
Drive value-based selling and ensure strong commercial execution throughout the region
Ensure effective territory management and customer coverage
Customer & Stakeholder Management
Build and maintain strong relationships with farmers, consultants, and key industry stakeholders
Support the resolution of customer concerns and ensure exceptional customer service
Represent the company at farmer days, demonstrations, exhibitions, and industry events
Strengthen brand presence and market positioning within the region
Technical & Agronomic Support
Provide technical guidance and support to the sales team
Support the positioning of crop nutrition, biostimulant, soil health, and related agricultural solutions
Work closely with the Agronomy team to ensure successful implementation of product strategies and field initiatives
Reporting & Administration
Monitor and report on regional sales performance, forecasts, and market activity
Ensure accurate CRM utilisation and reporting by the team
Manage regional budgets and resources effectively
Prepare and present regional performance updates to senior management
Remuneration:
Negotiable, depending on experience + Commission, company vehicle and electronic devices
IMPORTANT:
Applications close 23 October 2026
Only applications submitted via the Ditto Jobs platform will be considered
Only candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted
No social media messages / comments will be responded to
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