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Job Description We are looking for an Agricultural Sales Manager to join our Precision Services team, playing a key commercial role in driving growth across the South Suffolk and Essex region.This is a customer-facing, revenue-generating position where you will take ownership of your territory, developing profitable relationships with both new and existing customers. You will promote and sell Precision Services full portfolio, combining strong commercial acumen with high-quality technical advice to help growers maximise performance, resilience and return on investment.The BenefitsCompetitive salary with performance based commissionOpportunities for a mixture of home and site working (to be agreed with Line Manager)25 days holiday per calendar year with option to purchase up to 5 more days (subject to meeting eligibility requirements)Dedicated Learning & Development team to support you and your careerEmployee Assistance Program providing 24 hours support & advice in areas such as health and wellbeing for yourself, your family & friends (up to 5 people in total)Increased Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave benefits for eligible employeesLife Assurance scheme and pension plan with employer contributions of up to 7%Up to two days paid volunteer leave per year (only applicable to permanent employees)The opportunity to join our employee network groups including LGBTQ+, Menopause wellbeing, Neurodiversity and Womens network groups.Cycle to Work Scheme, employee retail discount scheme and free eye test vouchersAbout YouYou will be commercially driven, customer-focused and comfortable managing your own territory. You will bring:An agricultural background with a solid understanding of farming operations and the annual crop cycleStrong commercial acumen, with the ability to identify opportunities and convert them into profitable outcomesA genuine interest in precision farming, crop production and soil healthA results-driven mindset, with experience of developing accounts and growing salesThe ability to build trusted relationships with customers and colleagues alikeA proactive, self-motivated approach with strong organisational and time-management skillsConfidence working independently while contributing effectively as part of a wider commercial teamFACTS qualification (advantageous but not essential)Full UK driving licenceProficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and PowerPointYour RoleAs an Agricultural Sales Manager, you will be responsible for the commercial performance of Precision Services within your region. Key responsibilities include:Owning and delivering a regional sales and consultancy strategy, focused on revenue growth and long-term customer valueMaintaining and expanding an established customer base while proactively identifying and converting new business opportunitiesActing as the regional expert and trusted commercial advisor for precision crop productionWorking collaboratively with Frontier colleagues across all product areas to maximise cross-selling and account development opportunitiesDelivering agreed sales targets across multiple product linesProviding high-quality technical support and advice to ensure customers fully realise the benefits of Precision ServicesRepresenting the business at trade shows, farmer meetings and industry events, both locally and nationallyDesigning and delivering a local events programme to drive engagement and commercial growthPreparing and delivering compelling presentations to customers and internal stakeholdersMonitoring competitor activity and market trends, feeding insight back into the wider commercial teamWorking closely with operational teams to ensure consistent, high-quality service deliveryWe encourage candidates to submit their applications as early as possible and not to wait until the published closing date as applications will be reviewed and interviews may be booked in before that date.We reserve the right to remove this advert or close it to further applications at any point during the recruitment process.Additional Information About UsFrontier is a successful and growing business. We are the largest crop production and grain marketing company in the UK, with over 1,000 employees and a turnover of more than £1.5 billion.With a vision to be the first-choice employer in UK agriculture, we are committed to delivering a culture where people are at the heart of our success.Our business approach is underpinned by our core values Integrity, Customer First and Expertise or ICE. These values support our whole philosophy and way of working and we are always looking to attract talented individuals with either industry knowledge or specialist skills that will help us deliver consistently to these values.Commitment to Diversity and InclusionWe have a clear commitment to equality of opportunity and diversity encouraging fairness and equality of treatment for all. As such we encourage applications from all backgrounds.We recognise the value of a workforce in which people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to introduce fresh ideas and contribute to the business goals.We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive environment with inclusive employment policies, such as progressive flexible working and parental policies.TPBN1_UKTJ

We are seeking an experienced and technically strong Private Client Solicitor (5+ years PQE) to join our established and growing private client team. Due to an increase in workload and a maternity leave you will take on an existing case load and further develop the PC offering. This role is unique because you will focus on advising High Net Worth individuals, including business owners and farming clients, on complex estate and succession planning matters. You will work closely with a sophisticated client base, providing tailored, strategic advice on the preservation and transfer of wealth, often involving multi-generational planning and business or agricultural assets. You will need to have good interpersonal skills, be commercially minded and be able to retain and build professional contact relationships. If you are a motivated and technically skilled private client solicitor looking to work with a high value client base on complex and rewarding matters, we would be pleased to hear from you. Key Responsibilities • Advising HNW individuals (typically with estates exceeding £3 million) on estate planning, succession, and wealth structuring, • Drafting complex Wills, including those involving business property, agricultural assets, and sometimes cross-border considerations, • Confident with trust structures, including discretionary, life interest, and bespoke arrangements, • Providing inheritance tax (IHT) and capital gains tax (CGT) planning advice, • Working with corporate and accountants to help assist business owners on succession planning. Therefore having basic knowledge of commercial structures., • Being able to recognise effective estate planning techniques such as alternatives to Trust structures and being aware of Family Investment Companies., • Acting for farming clients, including advice on Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR), • Drafting and advising on Lasting Powers of Attorney including business LPAs, • Managing caseload independently while collaborating with colleagues throughout the firm on complex matters, • Building and maintaining strong client relationships, with a focus on long-term advisory work for the family., • Retaining and continue to build strong trustworthy reliable relationships with other professionals such as Accountants, Financial Advisors, Surveyors and Wealth Managers., • Provide a slick, quality service for clients and likeminded professionals., • Active with networking and marketing for yourself and the firm. Candidate Requirements • Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with a minimum of 5 years’ PQE in private client work, • Strong experience advising HNW individuals on estate and tax planning, • Demonstrable expertise in drafting complex Wills and trust documentation, • Solid understanding of IHT, CGT, APR, and BPR, • Experience working with business owners and agricultural clients is highly desirable, • Excellent technical drafting skills and attention to detail is a must., • Strong interpersonal and client relationship management skills, • Ability and drive to continue to build the HNW division, • Ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion and professionalism, • Must possess the ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels, • Must be able to communicate key information in a manner which is easily understood, • Self-motivated, organised with the ability to prioritise and manage own workload., • Ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure., • Proactive and commercially minded., • Team player What We Offer • Competitive salary and bonus scheme, • High-quality HNW client base, • Supportive and collaborative team environment, • Ongoing professional development and support for further qualifications, • A supportive, relaxed and flexible work environment in an experienced and growing team., • 28 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays, • Medicash cash back scheme, • Life Insurance, • EAP and various other physical and mental wellbeing support services including virtual GP access 24/7, • Family friendly policies such as enhanced maternity and paternity pay plus, family events leave, • Company sick pay, • Cycle scheme About us _ is a large regional firm of solicitors with seven offices across Essex and Suffolk and over 200 legal professionals across a number of specialist departments. Holmes & Hills works in partnership with clients across East Anglia, including businesses, individuals, families and local authorities, to build long standing relationships, protect clients' interests and support clients' growth and development. Working in partnership with businesses and individuals Holmes & Hills' large team of legal experts work in partnership with individuals and organisations to provide them with truly proactive legal services through personal relationships. Acting as a trusted advisor to clients, we take the time to understand clients' needs and objectives before delivering practical advice through a personal and accessible approach. Independently recognised as a leading law firm Holmes & Hills Solicitors is independently recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners - two independent directories of the UK’s top law firms - as being a leading supplier of legal services in the region. These accreditations give our clients the confidence that the legal advice and representation they receive from Holmes & Hills is some of the best available. Our clients range from established and growing businesses whose brands are recognised and sold around the world and local authorities across the region, through to families and first-time home buyers.