Mole Valley Farmers
Store Based BDM
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Application Deadline: 31 August 2026 Department: Retail Location: Billingshurst
Description
We’re looking for a knowledgeable and customer-focused Store-Based Business Development Manager to join our team. This is a store-based role where you’ll work closely with agricultural customers to deliver tailored solutions that support profitability and sustainable growth. If you’re passionate about agriculture and building long-term relationships, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
About The Role
- Contract: Permanent
- Hours: Full-time
- Hours of Work: 40 Hours per week, working 5 out of 7 days, including weekends.
As Store-Based Business Development Manager, you’ll take ownership of your store-based territory, acting as a trusted advisor to your customers. You’ll promote Mole Valley’s full range of products and services, identify opportunities for growth, and deliver innovative, value-driven solutions.
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Key responsibilities include:
- Achieving and exceeding individual and regional sales targets
- Growing and maintaining a ledger of 800–1200 active customers
- Promoting our full product and service range with confidence
- Managing CRM updates, call cycles, and business plans
- Providing regular updates and insights to the Regional Sales Manager
- Engaging with local agricultural communities through markets, discussion groups, and YFC events
- Ensuring compliance with health & safety and industry standards
- Collaborating with colleagues to deliver joined-up solutions
About You
- A proven track record of achieving sales and margin targets
- Experience in a customer-focused sales environment
- Strong understanding of UK agriculture or willingness to learn
- Excellent communication, literacy, numeracy, and IT skills
- Confidence in managing time effectively and working independently
- A positive, solution-focused outlook and commercial awareness
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What We Offer
- 📈 Scottish Widows contributory pension – company will match up to 5%
- 🛍️ Up to 25% colleague discount in store
- 🚗 Free parking on site
- 🌴 33 days of annual leave, including bank holidays (pro-rated for part-time colleagues)
- 📚 Excellent training and development opportunities
- 🪜 Plenty of career progression opportunities
- 👨👩👧👦 Life Assurance
- 🗣️ Employee Assistance Programme with Retail Trust
- 🎁 Comprehensive colleague benefits
- 🚼 Enhanced Family Leave Policies
We may close this vacancy early if we find the right candidate, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
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