Job Opportunity - Group Sales Leader
Date Posted: 24th July 2025
This is not a product awareness role. We’re looking for a leader of people—someone who can drive commercial performance through clarity, coaching, and a sharp focus on metrics that matter. You’ll shape a national sales strategy across two jurisdictions, manage and develop a high performing team, and translate data into action. Agricultural experience is advantageous but not essential. If you understand how to motivate, measure and multiply the impact of a sales force, we want to hear from you.
Why this role matters:
- Numbers that move the needle: We’re growing year‑on‑year and manage a multi million euro & sterling business across Ireland. The results of your decisions will be seen in the numbers—week in, week out.
- People at the centre: Our sales force is strong and growing; your leadership will sharpen their edge and keep our farmer‑focused culture alive.
- National canvas: From Cork to Belfast, you’ll steer strategy, segment by segment, customer by customer, unlocking new revenue in both existing and new markets.
What you’ll do
- Build data‑led strategy: Turn market intelligence, CRM analytics and sales data into a clear sales play book.
- Own the scoreboard: Set KPIs, track them in real time and course‑correct fast.
- Coach for elite performance: Run a structured development programme, ride‑alongs, analytics reviews, and skills boot camps for every team member.
- Grow the team: Spot and hire high‑potential talent if they can sell, we want them.
- Deepen partnerships: Use insight‑driven account plans to strengthen loyalty and up-sell our expanding genetics and tech portfolio.
- Collaborate cross‑functionally: Work hand‑in‑glove with Marketing, Science and Operations to align offers and maximise margin.
Must‑have
- Proven record smashing national sales targets (we’ll ask for numbers).
- 3+ years leading field & inside sales teams, ideally 10+ heads.
- Talent‑magnet: hire, on board, retain, inspire.
- Persuasive communicator—boardroom to barnyard
Nice‑to‑have
- Exposure to agriculture, animal health or life‑sciences sectors.
- Professional coaching or mentoring qualification.
A degree helps—but results speak louder than certificates. If you’ve built elite teams and crushed quotas, talk to us.
If you’re ready to lead at national level, send your CV and cover letter strictly confidential to: careers@ai-services.co.uk
