Area Sales Manager

Job description

Role Summary:

Kersia, a global leader in biosecurity and food safety incorporates Kilco International Limited, specialists in biosecurity and food safety. Consistent growth and investment has enabled the company to develop into one of the UK’s leaders in this market sector working in partnership with both blue chip and Independent Companies. Kilco provides specialist knowledge in animal health and food safety.

We are recruiting for an Area Sales Manager to join our Pig & Poultry Division. The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Supporting customers and attending regular technical service visits
• Delivery of the budget in terms of turnover and margin for the customers
• Maintenance of existing customer accounts and accountability for growing the area business into new account opportunities
• Maintenance of the business reporting tools and CRM system
• Development of the area business plan that will feed into the National Plan
• Attending national events, which may involve overnight stays
• Ensuring company policy is followed in terms of regulatory compliance across all customer sites
• Adhering to all aspects of health and safety.

Key Skills / Attributes / Core Competencies:

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in the agricultural/food processing sector
• Ideally a background within the Pig and /or Poultry sectors
• Agricultural/Science qualification to degree level is preferred
• Ability to plan for and manage multiple priorities
• Organised and efficient to manage own diary, meet deadlines and deliver objectives
• IT literate with a good understanding of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Personal Attributes / Core Behaviours:

• Excellent professional sales technique with an ability to generate new business and maintain customer relationships
• An understanding of agricultural processes and procedures, particularly within the pig and poultry sectors
• Good presentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills to facilitate communication between teams and with customers and colleagues in person via email and over the phone
• Ability to continually improve quality and effectiveness of all activities
• Full UK driving licence is required

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

South West

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

16-01-2026

Profession type

Sales

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English