Job Details Racing Ambassador (p/t) Website: Closing Date for Applicants: Friday 31st January 2025 Equestrian Direct is looking to appoint a Part Time Racing Ambassador living in the Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Warwickshire or Worcestershire Area.Equestrian Direct is a family run business with more than 30 years' experience providing durable and high-quality performance riding surfaces suitable for use across all disciplines, especially gallops.As a Racing Ambassador you will join our small team to support the sales of our riding surfaces throughout Racing and Equine Performance yards.This is a part-time position and would ideally suit an equestrian enthusiast who has established contacts and influence within the racing industry or already providing a service to racing yards, with proven customer service sales experience and looking to work up to two days, a week (8 to 16 hours pw).
The successful applicant will already be located within the Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Warwickshire, Worcestershire areas and already be self-employed providing equestrian services.Essential experience and skills:Be passionate and knowledgeable about the Racing and performance equestrian activitiesBe an excellent communicator with a proven ability to build positive relationshipsSelf–organised, motivated and confident to work independentlyEffective in time management, able to research, book appointments and plan visitsHave the ability to negotiate and influence outcomesHave a basic competency in Microsoft applications including Word and ExcelBe a car owner and have a full driving licenceBe a great Team playerResponsibilities include:Working closely with our sales manager to grow sales and increase brand presence through yard visitsUpdate and improve yard point of sale Collect market feedback to aid future sales and product strategiesAttend occasional trade and equine eventsIdentify potential new business opportunities within the specified sectorThe role offers flexible hours and will include a quarterly training day at our office in the West Midlands.Renumeration: An attractive visit/day rate, mileage and a bonus scheme.Application and TimingClosing date for applications – 9am on 31st January First Round Interviews – 5th February (virtual via Zoom)Preferred Candidate Interviews – 12th February (in-person, Ullenhall, Warwickshire or Zoom)Vacancy exists from 1st March or sooner 2025Interested applicants should apply in writing via email with CV; to Ross Riley, Managing Director ****** STRICTLY NO AGENCIES