Connollys Red Mills
North England
Closing date: Friday 30th May 2025
Job Details
Website:
redmills.com
Closing Date for Applicants:
Friday 30th May 2025
Maternity Cover (12 month Fixed Term Contract ) Starting in September.
North of England - Cumbria, North & West Yorkshire, Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside, North Cheshire & North Derbyshire
Connolly’s RED MILLS, a fifth generation family business, is globally known as a leading manufacturer of quality products to nourish, support and care for horses.
Our brands include:
Connolly’s RED MILLS – tried, tested and trusted scientifically advanced equine nutrition and well-being solutions
Foran Equine – leading scientifically formulated supplements
Carr & Day & Martin – world’s leading horse care brand
We are seeking an Account Manager to drive our growth plans with these fantastic brands. This exciting opportunity is for someone who loves to build relationships every day, and a passion to sell best in class products.
You will manage and develop trade accounts across the territory, from major key account retail chains to independent family run stores. With a proven track record in sales in order to maintain strong sustainable customer relationships and maximise the distribution and market share of our brands and products.
Responsibilities of the role include:
Sales & Account Management
Planning & Training
Marketing & merchandising
Reporting, Sales Data
Shows and Events
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate;
Proven sales skills in a customer driven environment
Understand concept selling and premium brand positioning
Strong equine industry familiarity
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Time and Diary management skills
Above average IT skills
We are seeking a candidate with:
A natural flare for sales and delivering exceptional customer service
Who thrives on building long term relationships, negotiating and selling.
A team player working for mutual success.
With a high performance mindset, who is accountable for their own results and used to working to targets.
Well organised, methodical and commercially minded.
This role is a field based role with some working from home, the successful candidate must reside within territory, be prepared to travel and with a flexible attitude towards working hours - working weekends or evenings as required.
For a copy of the full job description or to apply please send your CV and covering letter stating your location, suitability and current salary level to emma@equine-careers.co.uk
Please mention Equine Careers when applying.
