Membership Relations Officer (Agri)
Job Overview
FRS Recruitment is now inviting applications for the role of 'Membership Relations Officer' on behalf of our client - a leading Irish Agribusiness. Indeed, this is a full time perm role in which you will work directly with Farmers in the Midlands and Connacht region. Logistically the role may suit candidates in a central location of Offaly, Westmeath and Galway.
Candidate Summary
For this role you will have a strong background in Agriculture/Farming, ideally with work experience in dealing directly with Farmers from a commercial perspective. You will have excellent communication/people skills, with the ability to nurture and build relationships long term. You will also work well on your own initiative and work well in a target driven/KPI environment.
The Role:
- Research and identify new membership opportunities. Generate leads and call prospective customers. Meet and exceed monthly targets.
- Develop a detailed knowledge of our services and with same be able to create tailored solutions for our members.
- Create a long-term partnership approach.
- Think strategically - seeing the bigger picture and setting aims and objectives in order to develop and improve the relationship
- Work strategically - carrying out necessary planning in order to implement operational requirements and develop your client base.
- Have an appetite to learn
- Be able to forecast reliably and be willing to complete administrative requirements.
- Work with your members to plan campaigns and proactively manage and resolve client issues.
The Candidate
- You must have 2+ year sales experience in the agriculture, farming, or Agri machinery sales industry or a 3rd level education in a relevant discipline agriculture (marketing, business, digital media,) with farming experience.
- You must have a strong knowledge of current farming affairs and practices
- IT literacy (MS Office) is essential.
- Must have own car and full license
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Initiative and the confidence to start new projects.
Benefits:
- Salary depending on experience
- Commission & Bonus Schemes
- Travel Expenses
- Company pension
- Sick pay
- Laptop & Mobile
- 80% on the road, 20% working from home (own transport is essential)
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Key Contact
Gerard Farrell
0864648449Gerry is a Recruitment Consultant for the Agri Food Sector at FRS Recruitment based in Tullamore. Gerry has gained experience working alongside both candidates and employers in the employment and skills sector covering various industry’s such as Agri, Construction, Manufacturing and Customer Service…