Racing Ambassador (p/t)

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 activities.

Be an excellent communicator with a proven ability to build positive relationships.

Self–organised, motivated and confident to work independently
Effective in time management, able to research, book appointments and plan visits.

Have the ability to negotiate and influence outcomes
Have a basic competency in Microsoft applications including Word and Excel
Be a car owner and have a full driving licence
Be a great Team player

Responsibilities include:

Working closely with our sales manager to grow sales and increase brand presence through yard visits
Update and improve yard point of sale
Collect market feedback to aid future sales and product strategies
Attend occasional trade and equine events
Identify potential new business opportunities within the specified sector
The 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 Timing

Closing 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 2025
Interested applicants should apply in writing via email with CV; to Ross Riley, Managing Director  ross@equestriandirectltd.com  STRICTLY NO AGENCIES

Closing Date for Applicants: Friday 31st January 2025