Job Opportunities

Full-time | Permanent | From £36,000 per year
 
Location: Bourne, Lincolnshire (Hybrid options available)

Martin Lishman Ltd is a market-leading innovator in the Agri-Tech manufacturing sector, proudly celebrating 50 years of UK manufacturing and innovation in 2025. We design and supply a wide range of specialist products for the agriculture, horticulture, and sports turf industries. This year has seen a surge in UK compact sprayer sales and the launch of our new-generation Barn Owl Wireless remote monitoring system – all part of an exciting period of growth and innovation. As we continue to build on this momentum, we are now looking for a Sales Manager to join our growing team and help drive our next chapter of success.

The Role
As a key member of our close knit sales team, you’ll take ownership of sales in the South of the UK – managing and developing strong relationships with our nationwide dealer network and customer base. You’ll play a vital role in maintaining momentum in our established markets while helping to introduce and promote exciting new innovations from our in-house R&D team, including our recently launched crop storage remote monitoring system.

This is a hybrid role, involving regular travel across the UK and time spent at our Bourne HQ. You’ll visit dealers, attend trade shows and exhibitions, and support customers with on site visits where more in depth discussions or detailed quotes are required. You’ll ensure that customers continue to receive the expert advice and personal service that Martin Lishman is known for. There may also be opportunities to get involved in export sales support, depending on your interests and experience.

Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone with:

  • Field sales experience (minimum 2 years), ideally in a B2B or technical setting
  • Strong existing connections within the UK agricultural dealer network (preferred)
  • An agricultural background or a strong understanding of the industry (preferred)
  • Excellent communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills
  • A proactive, self-motivated approach with strong attention to detail
  • A clean UK driving licence
  • A collaborative mindset and a willingness to support colleagues as part of a team

Previous technical or product knowledge is not essential – full training will be provided.

What We Offer

  • Starting salary from £36,000 (depending on experience)
  • Access to company vehicles and mobile phone
  • Generous holiday allowance + company pension
  • Hybrid working options available
  • A positive, supportive team culture with a strong focus on work/life balance

 

Interested?
If this sounds like your kind of opportunity, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a covering letter explaining why you’d be a great fit.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Schedule: Monday to Friday (8:30–17:00 Mon–Thurs, 8:30–16:30 Fri)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in BOURNE, Lincolnshire
Application Requirements:

  • Must be a UK resident
  • Must be able to reliably commute to or relocate near Bourne
  • Experience:
    • Field Sales: 2 years (required)
    • Sales: 4 years (required)
Full-time | Permanent | From £26,000 per year
 
Location: Bourne, Lincolnshire

About Martin Lishman
Martin Lishman Ltd is a market-leading innovator in the agri-tech manufacturing sector. For 50 years we’ve designed and built products for agriculture, horticulture and sports amenity, and today our products are trusted by customers across the UK and in markets worldwide. We’re a friendly, family-oriented team where work/life balance matters and everyone pitches in.

The Role
An exciting opportunity to join our team as a Finance + Administrative Assistant. You’ll play a key role in managing our day-to-day financial processes and providing essential administrative support across the business. It’s a busy, varied role that involves close collaboration with the Directors and multiple departments.

Key responsibilities include:

Finance & Accounts

  • Managing all aspects of accounts using Sage Line 50
  • Handling invoicing, credit notes, customer statements and proactive credit control
  • Banking, reconciliations (multiple accounts) and overseas payments/foreign transfers
  • Scheduling supplier payments and processing weekly salaries (liaising with our accountants)
  • Assist with running monthly reports and keeping daily forecast spreadsheets up to date
  • Managing Stripe payments and staff expenses

 

Administration & HR Support

  • Assisting with HR issues and Health & Safety (updating risk assessments, organising monthly H&S meetings)
  • Researching lease, utility, insurance and other renewals to ensure best options are in place
  • Handling post, stationery and office supply orders, and general office purchasing
  • Booking contractors, services, and travel arrangements when required
  • Supporting with company events and arrangements (e.g. Christmas party)

 

Office & Customer Support

  • Answering phones and handling customer enquiries confidently and professionally
  • Sending invoices and chasing customers for overdue payments
  • Ensuring the office runs smoothly day-to-day — from organising the kitchen and cleaner briefings to maintaining a professional, welcoming environment for staff and visitors

 

What You’ll Bring

  • Proven administrative experience; accounts knowledge essential, Sage experience highly desirable
  • Strong IT skills (Excel/Word essential)
  • Excellent communication, attention to detail and discretion/confidentiality
  • A positive, proactive approach — able to work independently and as part of a close-knit team
  • Articulate and confident when speaking with customers by phone and email
  • Ideally, experience of the challenges of working in a seasonal business
  • (Nice to have) Interest in manufacturing and technical products — full training provided

 

Why Join Us

  • Family-oriented culture with genuine work/life balance
  • Collaborative, down-to-earth team
  • A role with variety, responsibility and the chance to be involved across the business

 

The Package

  • Salary: £26,000 (depending on experience and skills)
  • Hours: 8:30–17:00 Mon–Thu, 8:30–16:30 Fri (flexible start/finish for the right candidate)
  • Benefits: generous holiday allowance, company pension
  • Location: Office-based at Bourne, Lincolnshire
  • Suitable for returners to work as well as those looking to build on existing admin/accounts experience

 

How to Apply

If this sounds like you, please send your CV and a covering letter to emilia@martinlishman.com

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