AGRICULTURAL AREA SALES MANAGER

Ernest Doe & Sons Ltd; Ashford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated sales professional to drive the sales of agricultural machinery in a designated area. In this role, you will visit customers, build strong relationships, and maximize sales opportunities while providing exceptional customer service. This position offers a competitive salary, commission, and a company car, along with a comprehensive benefits package including generous annual leave and a pension scheme. If you have a passion for agriculture and a proven sales track record, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a thriving sector.

Benefits

32 days annual leave

Company Sick Pay Scheme

Workplace Pension

Employee Referral Bonus Scheme

Winter Flu Jab Service

Wellbeing Focus Group

Staff Discount in Country Stores

Life Assurance Cover (2 x salary)

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of agricultural machinery and equipment is essential.
• Proven sales experience in the agricultural sector is required.

Responsibilities

• Maximize sales opportunities for agricultural machinery in the designated area.
• Build strong relationships with customers and ensure excellent service.

Skills

Knowledge of Agricultural industry

Sales experience

Customer service skills

Ability to upsell

Self-motivated

Influencing and persuading

Demonstration skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Reporting directly to the Branch & Sales Manager, you will be responsible for the sale of Agricultural Machinery, both new and used including its associated equipment in a designated area. Your role will be to visit customers and maximize sales opportunities for the department in a courteous and effective manner.

Essential Skills/Experience

• Good, sound knowledge of the Agricultural industry and its equipment
• Proven sales, service or parts experience within this sector
• Achieve Sales Performance targets as set out by direct line manager
• Representing the Dealership and portfolio of brands to customers in defined sales area of responsibility
• Maintains up to date product knowledge
• Attending customer focused events
• Ensuring products are delivered to customers in-line with brand and company guidelines and the customer experience is first class
• Build strong and loyal relationships with customers within the sales area.
• Excellent customer service skills both face to face and over the telephone
• Target driven with the ability to upsell to achieve and exceed targets
• Be self-motivated and able to work under own initiative
• Has the ability to be influencing and persuading and able to close a deal
• Have the ability where necessary to demonstrate equipment
• A full driving licence is required
• Administratively organised

Additional Information

• Start Date: Immediate, but subject to successful candidates notice period
• Hours: 42.5hrs per week – 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday (1-hour unpaid lunch). Additional hours as required which may include weekends as per rota especially during peak periods e.g. Harvest
• Salary: Competitive, depending on experience, plus commission and company car
• Benefits: 32 days annual leave including bank holidays, Company Sick Pay Scheme, Workplace Pension, Employee Referral Bonus Scheme, Winter Flu Jab Service, Wellbeing Focus Group, Staff Discount in Country Stores and Life Assurance Cover (2 x salary)