Salary: £30,000 DOE plus 25 days holiday, staff discounts and excellent pension scheme

Hours: 37.5 hours pw. Mon – Fri 0900-1730

Location: West Yorkshire, UK

Job ref: 9565

Here at VF Recruitment, we are working with our clients, a dedicated wholesaler which specialises in veterinary supplies and consumables, to find their next hire!

They have an extensive portfolio of nearly 3000 branded items that have been developed to meet the diverse day to day needs of busy Veterinary Practices.

The range includes items such as needles, syringes, dressings, infusion products, sterilisation and infection control products, wound care, protective wear, surgical instruments and a whole host of other veterinary supplies. All of their branded products are reliable, effective and of the highest quality and include products from Terumo, Millpledge, Jelco, Anigene, HibiScrub, 3M, Clinell, Barber of Sheffield, Swann-Morton, BSN and many more.

Their veterinary supplies range features many of the leading recognisable names in veterinary supplies and our low prices and fast delivery guarantee that you’ll find the very best quality products for your practice for less.

My clients are continually monitoring and improving their product range, based around customer feedback and preferences, to ensure they offer the best possible selection and choice at the lowest possible prices. On average they are typically saving a minimum of 40% off standard wholesaler/supplier list prices, giving practices the chance to save thousands of pounds a year.

Their aim is always to supply high quality products at the lowest possible prices, with fast delivery. Their focus on customer service has ensured they have grown to over 1500 satisfied customers.

If you are a motivated, open minded, up for a challenge, forward thinking individual then this role offers great opportunities for you and your future career progression!

You, the Business Development Manager (BDM) will:

• Manage the primary sales activities for the business.
• Generate additional revenue and profitability for the business.
• Support the Director and Senior Managers in effective promotion and running of the business.

The role will involve interaction in several different healthcare sectors, with the predominant activity within the Veterinary market, discussing the proposition and products, and attracting new customers. The BDM will also retain all new customers building up a portfolio, on which a commission structure will be based. You will be expected to undertake periodic reviews with your customers to maximise customer penetration across the product portfolio range, as well as identifying further opportunities for new products. The BDM will play a key role in a 5-year business plan to double the size of the business, and opportunities for Sales Management within this time period should arise.

The Successful Applicant will be expected to perform the following duties:

• Self-generation of sales opportunities
• Extensive outbound telephone activity
• New Business activity
• Grow and expand the customer base, through organic growth and acquisition
• Monthly reporting to Senior Management Team
• Involvement in business wide activities
• Health and safety
• Quality issues
• Organise sales campaigns with support of Marketing Team
• Support creation of sales collateral

Candidate criteria:

 Background / experience in veterinary – ideally an RVN now looking for non-clinical work.

• Excellent telephone manner
• Initiative
• Ability to manage and meet deadlines
• Effective communication and negotiation skills
• Great attention to detail
• Excellent teamwork skills
• First class numeracy and literacy skills
• GCSE Grades C or above in English and Maths

Benefits:

• This role offers a competitive salary, increase after probation, and regular pay reviews.
• 20 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Staff Discount.
• Excellent pension scheme.

Interested? Be 1st … Apply now!

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Please Note: When it come to your privacy, at VF Recruitment – we take it seriously.

All you need to know is that when you apply, we will process your details with the utmost care, we pass on your application for the clients review for the vacancy you have applied for only. We may contact you via telephone/text/email in regards to the vacancy, but your data is held and processed in accordance of your application for the vacancy, in terms of recruitment fulfilment.

If you have any pre-application questions, please contact us first, just let us know the job reference (9540).

Thanks, and good luck, VF Recruitment.

Jemma@VFRecruitment.co.uk

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Salary: £30,000 – £40,000 depending upon experience Plus excellent company benefits!

Hours: 40 hours pw.

Location: East Devon, UK

Job ref: 2410

Here at VF Recruitment, we are helping our clients, who are a well-known and well-respected farm and agricultural organisation supplying essential farm products, including animal feed and fertiliser, to farmers, small holders and people who love the outdoors.

They pride themselves on providing consumers with the latest technical and commercial information about their comprehensive range of products and services.

Working for my clients means working with colleagues who are truly passionate about their profession.

They are a results-orientated organisation with a pleasant and informal working atmosphere.

Role:

An exciting opportunity, due to continual growth, has arisen at my client’s organisation for an An exciting opportunity, due to continual growth, has arisen at my clients organisation for an ambitious individual to join as an Experienced Country Store Manager.

The Country Store Manager will lead the Store team to deliver a great shopping experience. You will build and maintain a team that delivers great results.

You will be given many opportunities to take your own initiative and responsibility, which means you will be partly able to interpret your position and its future perspective yourself.

Aim of the role:

To be the recognised Experienced Country Store Manager.

You will be responsible for the realisation of sales targets, ensuring you meet the technical/commercial requirements of the market and for my client’s organisation.

You will also actively promote my client’s leadership through platform speaking at meetings and events organised throughout the Business Unit.

Key Responsibilities:

Passionate about sales

Know the numbers and drive a commercial action plan

Maximise retail sales and achieve budgeted profit target

Proactive with identifying and feeding back commercial opportunities

Manage the Duty Manager rota to drive productivity

Manage sales floor space well to maximise returns

Monitor competitor activity

Support shows and events as required

Lead Members and shareholder events

Communicate financial performance to the team and check for understanding

Lead the Direct and Yard sales team to maximise sales

Form great relationships with the local community

Store Standards

Set high standards and expectations with the team, coach them on what great standards look like

Ensure all ready to trade checklists are completed

Plan all events and promotions so they are launched accurately and on time

People Management

Recruit a great team

Coach and develop the team with technical and behavioural skills

Ensure everyone has all the information they need

Conduct performance reviews & utilise the people development manual

Plan rotas and holidays, manage payroll costs within budget

Manage poor performance appropriately and in a timely manner

Ensure timekeeping and attendance is well managed

Ensure any legal responsibilities are met

Door to Floor

Have a plan to ensure maximum on shelf availability

Ensure compliance to stock control processes

Know the best sellers, promotional and PEE lines and maximise their performance

Ensure that goods are received and processed as quickly as possible, ensure it reaches the shelf quickly

Lead the Stock team to maximise stock file accuracy

Manage the Risks

Lead the H&S agenda ensuring we are safe and legal at all times

Keep all costs at the appropriate level

Monitor and control theft and shrinkage

Lead housekeeping standards, ensure a well-presented site at all times

Be aware of risks to company assets and act accordingly

Ensure compliance to GDPR regulations

Ideal Person Skills and Qualifications:

MUST be good at Management

A great leader who can inspire and motivate a team

A “can do” attitude with a sense of urgency

Skilled planner and organiser

Proactive and flexible

Skilled delegator

Ability to find and develop talent

Build a great working relationship across peer groups

Influence others with a positive approach to overcoming barriers

Naturally enthusiastic and energetic

The ability to deliver effective solutions

MUST be good at Communication

Communicate confidently and effectively through a variety of methods

The ability to speak with authority

Can challenge effectively at all levels

Articulate when delegating tasks

Work effectively with all relevant support office departments

MUST be good at Organisation & Planning

The ability to devise an effective plan

Great I.T. skills

Thrives under pressure

The ability to work under pressure

Can cope with challenging situations

Able to manage multiple workstreams or projects

MUST have Commerciality

Understands profitability and return on investment

Awareness of the retail targets, budgets and costs

Know the impact that the team can have on profitability

MUST have an active interest in Countryside Pursuits

IDEALLY will have an Agricultural / Farming background

IDEALLY will have a basic understanding of Animal Nutrition / Feeds

IDEALLY will have an interest in the countryside

IDEALLY will have a a basic understanding of animal husbandry​Additional Information:

Salary package:

£30,000 – £40,000 depending upon experience Plus excellent company benefits!

This role offers a competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package including:

25 days holiday

Regular Salary Reviews

Interested? Be 1st … Apply now!

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Please Note: When it come to your privacy, at VF Recruitment – we take it seriously.

All you need to know is that when you apply, we will process your details with the utmost care, we pass on your application for the clients review for the vacancy you have applied for only. We may contact you via telephone/text/email in regards to the vacancy, but your data is held and processed in accordance of your application for the vacancy, in terms of recruitment fulfilment.

If you have any pre-application questions, please contact us first, just let us know the job reference.

Thanks, and good luck, VF Recruitment.

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Salary: £22,000 – £45,000 depending upon experience Plus excellent company benefits!

Hours: 40 hours pw.

Location: East Midlands, UK

Job ref: 2308

Here at VF Recruitment, we are helping our clients, a leading supplier of minerals and chemicals across the UK, find their next hire. They are a family-owned organisation supplying essential farm products, including animal feed to farmers throughout the UK.

They pride themselves on providing consumers with quality and service which is second to none.

They support their livestock farmers with their processes, by offering solutions, consisting of feed, advice and management tools.

Each week the company produces up to 3000 tonnes of animal feeds.

Their feeds are based on a blend of traditional raw materials and modern technology, resulting in the best possible quality and value for money.

The animal feed mill uses cereals and fresh wheat feed products, together with quality protein sources such as rape meal and soya bean meal. Almost half the raw materials used in the animal feed mill comes from nearby mills, reducing the need for road transport and minimising the carbon footprint of the products.

Quality control is one of the most important functions within my client’s animal feed mill. Samples of raw materials and finished products are tested by trained technicians in the onsite laboratory to ensure that all feeds meet the strict quality criteria.

All the feeds manufactured at the mills are vegetarian. No animal proteins are used. My clients produce bulk farm feeds for dairy cows, beef, sheep, pigs and poultry and bagged smallholder feeds for a complete range of animals, specialising in horses, poultry, pigs, sheep, cattle, goats, camelids and rabbits.

Services to customers include full dairy costings, computerised ration formulation, forage analysis and specialist advice. A team of qualified animal nutritionists is available to advise our customers and ensure that our products continue to be the best that money can buy.

Working for my clients means working with colleagues who are truly passionate about their profession.

Role

An exciting opportunity, due to continual growth, has arisen at my client’s organisation for an ambitious individual to join as a Farm Nutritionist, responsible for selling to merchants and direct to farm in the East Midlands and nationwide.

You will be given many opportunities to take your own initiative and responsibility, which means you will be partly able to interpret your position and its future perspective yourself.

Aim of the role:

To be the recognised Farm Nutritionist for my client’s organisation.

You will be responsible for the realisation of sales targets, ensuring you meet the technical/commercial requirements of the market and for my client’s organisation.

You will also actively promote my client’s leadership through platform speaking at meetings and events organised throughout the Business Unit.

Key Responsibilities:

Commercial / Industrial

Sales Support

Communication / PR

Marketing

Health and Safety

​Ideal Person Skills and Qualifications:

MUST have a qualification in Ruminant Nutrition, or equivalent experience.

MUST have a dedicated interest in Ruminant feeds.

MUST have a strong knowledge of the UK’s Cattle and Sheep sectors.

MUST have drive to bring the best products, tools and advice to our farmers.

MUST have nutritional knowledge.

MUST have a wealth of working experience, plus commercial experience.

MUST have excellent communication skills.

MUST have a strong knowledge of feed formulations.

MUST be IT Literate.

MUST be results driven / proactive.

IDEALLY will have animal feed mill experience.

IDEALLY will have a qualification in Monogastric Nutrition, or equivalent experience.

IDEALLY will have proven experience of selling animal feed direct to farmers and merchants – by the bag and / or in bulk.

IDEALLY will have a strong knowledge of the UK’s Equine, Pig, Poultry, Goat, Camelid and Rabbits.

IDEALLY will have on-farm experience.

IDEALLY will have experience in rationing beef cattle on extensive and intensive systems.

​Additional Information:

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Generous training allowance

Pension scheme

40hrs per week

Salary package:

£22,000 – £45,000 depending upon experience Plus excellent company benefits!

This role offers a competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package including:

25 days holiday

Regular Salary Reviews

Interested? Be 1st … Apply now!

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Please Note: When it come to your privacy, at VF Recruitment – we take it seriously.

All you need to know is that when you apply, we will process your details with the utmost care, we pass on your application for the clients review for the vacancy you have applied for only. We may contact you via telephone/text/email in regards to the vacancy, but your data is held and processed in accordance of your application for the vacancy, in terms of recruitment fulfilment.

If you have any pre-application questions, please contact us first, just let us know the job reference.

Thanks, and good luck, VF Recruitment.

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Salary: £20,000 – £29,000 depending upon experience Plus excellent company benefits!

Hours: 40 hours pw.

Location: Shropshire, UK

Job ref: 1310

Here at VF Recruitment, we are helping our clients, a leading supplier of minerals and chemicals across the UK, find their next hire. They are an enthusiastic team dedicated to being the best in their chosen field.

They have spent over 35 years developing world leading fertiliser and soil supplements to feed the soil microbes to improve the health and productivity of your soils.

Their products feed the soil biology and enhance plant nutrient availability to help improve plant performance, root growth, yields and crop quality.

Due to continued growth my clients are now seeking an Agronomist – Soil Health and Fertiliser – Sales Rep who is seeking a new challenge.

You will have the opportunity to share your hard-won know-how within a team of like-minded professionals, while further developing your skills.

My client offers a rewarding environment and a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in the way you want.

You will have developed confidence and a solid grounding in delivering advice to merchants and direct to farm.

You will possess natural communication skills; able to promote my client’s ethos of high standards, and drive excellence and outstanding client service.

My clients are situated in the Shropshire area; with excellent transport links to nearby attractions such as the beautiful countryside for hiking trails and shopping opportunities at the local retail outlet centres.

Easy access to airports, such as Birmingham.

Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen at my client’s fabulous organisation for an Agronomist – Soil Health and Fertiliser – Sales Representative.

Average working week of 40hrs.

Office based in Shropshire.

Excellent work/life balance

My client is looking for an enthusiastic, confident, team player, cheerful Agronomist who can advise and sell to merchants and direct to farm, whilst providing technical support and assistance to the rest of the team.

Key Responsibilities:

To be a full time Agronomist – Soil Health and Fertiliser – Sales Representative.

Duties will include advising and selling direct to farm as well as merchants.

To be office based in Shropshire.

​Ideal Person Skills and Qualifications:

MUST be qualified to degree level or have equivalent experience.

MUST be an enthusiastic, confident, team player, cheerful Agronomist who is willing to get stuck in.

MUST have significant interest in Soil Health and Fertiliser.

MUST be an excellent communicator.

MUST be ambitious, ready and willing to drive the business forward.

IDEALLY will have at least 12 months of commercial sales experience.

IDEALLY FACTS and BASIS qualified.

IDEALLY will be confident in selling direct to farm.

IDEALLY will be experienced in selling to merchants.

IDEALLY looking for at least 1yrs of UK agronomy experience or more – although a recent grad will be considered.

IDEALLY looking for career progression. Relevant training and guidance will be provided to the successful candidate.

IDEALLY would live within 45ns of the office, and happy to commute to it on a daily basis.

​Additional Information:

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Generous training allowance

Pension scheme

40hrs per week

Salary package:

£20,000 – £29,000 depending upon experience

This role offers a competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package including:

25 days holiday

Regular Salary Reviews

Interested? Be 1st … Apply now!

Supporting Cotswold RDA.

Please Note: When it come to your privacy, at VF Recruitment – we take it seriously.

All you need to know is that when you apply, we will process your details with the utmost care, we pass on your application for the clients review for the vacancy you have applied for only. We may contact you via telephone/text/email in regards to the vacancy, but your data is held and processed in accordance of your application for the vacancy, in terms of recruitment fulfilment.

If you have any pre-application questions, please contact us first, just let us know the job reference.

Thanks, and good luck, VF Recruitment.

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