Ekkia
England
Closing date: Tuesday 30th June 2026
Job Details
Closing Date for Applicants:
Tuesday 30th June 2026
Join Europe’s Leading Equestrian Brand Platform
Founded in 1967, EKKIA has grown to become Europe’s leading supplier of horse and rider equipment, offering the industry’s largest portfolio of equestrian brands. Today, our products are distributed in more than 70 countries worldwide.
To support our continued growth, we are looking for an experienced and ambitious Area Sales Manager to develop our business across the United Kingdom.
This is an excellent opportunity to take responsibility for an established territory, reactivate an existing customer base and drive further growth within one of Europe’s most recognised equestrian companies.
Your Role
As Area Sales Manager, you will be responsible for developing EKKIA’s sales throughout the United Kingdom.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Managing and growing relationships with existing customers.
Reactivating dormant accounts and identifying new business opportunities.
Promoting and selling EKKIA’s extensive portfolio of equestrian brands and products.
Building long-term partnerships with independent tack shops, equestrian retailers and online retailers.
Identifying market trends and commercial opportunities.
Achieving agreed sales targets and contributing to the continued growth of the UK market.
Providing regular market feedback on customer needs, competitor activity and industry developments.
About You
You are a commercially driven sales professional who enjoys building customer relationships and developing business opportunities.
You will have:
Proven experience in field sales
Strong communication, presentation and negotiation skill
A track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets
The ability to work independently and manage your territory effectively
Native-level English proficiency
A willingness to travel extensively throughout the United Kingdom
Knowledge of the equestrian industry, equestrian products or related sectors would be a distinct advantage
Territory & Travel
Home-based position covering the United Kingdom
Ideally located in a central UK location
Extensive nationwide travel required
Attendance at major UK trade shows and industry events
Participation in the annual Spoga Horse exhibition in Germany
Attendance at two annual sales meetings at EKKIA headquarters in France
What We Offer
Full-time employment
Comprehensive onboarding and continuous development through our bi-weekly Ekkia Academy
Base salary plus performance-based commission
Company car
Laptop and mobile phone
The opportunity to develop an established market with significant growth potential
Long-term career opportunities within a market-leading international company
As the UK business continues to grow, further investment in the territory is planned, including the potential appointment of an additional sales representative to support future expansion.
Interested?
Please send your CV and cover letter to recrutement@ekkia.com STRICTLY NO AGENCIES
Start date: As soon as possible.
Please mention Equine Careers when applying.
