Agricultural Area Sales Manager

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Sales Representative to drive the sale of Agricultural Machinery in the Ashford area. This exciting role involves visiting customers, maximizing sales opportunities, and building strong relationships within the agricultural sector. The ideal candidate will possess a solid understanding of agricultural equipment, proven sales experience, and exceptional customer service skills. Join a forward-thinking company that values initiative and offers a supportive environment where your contributions will directly impact success. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this is the opportunity for you!

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

• Proven sales experience in the Agricultural sector is essential.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Maximize sales opportunities for Agricultural Machinery in a designated area.
• Build strong relationships with customers and ensure excellent service.
• Achieve sales performance targets set by the manager.

Skills

Knowledge of Agricultural industry

Sales experience

Customer service skills

Ability to upsell

Self-motivated

Influencing and persuading

Education

Full driving licence

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Job Information

Job Categories: Sales Department

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Job Location: Ashford

Ref No: WS2206

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)

Application Process

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