AGRICULTURAL AREA SALES MANAGER

Ernest Doe & Sons Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural machinery dealer in the UK seeks a sales representative to increase sales of new and used agricultural machinery. Responsibilities include building customer relationships, meeting sales targets, and providing excellent customer service. Candidates should have knowledge of the agricultural industry and proven sales experience. A valid driving license is required.

Benefits

32 days annual leave including bank holidays

Company Sick Pay Scheme

Workplace Pension

Employee Referral Bonus Scheme

Staff Discount in Country Stores

Life Assurance Cover (2 x salary)

Qualifications

• Good, sound knowledge of the Agricultural industry and its equipment.
• Proven sales, service or parts experience within this sector.
• Administratively organized.

Responsibilities

• Representing the Dealership and portfolio of brands to customers in the defined sales area.
• Achieve Sales Performance targets as set out by the direct line manager.
• Build strong and loyal relationships with customers within the sales area.
• Provide excellent customer service both face to face and over the telephone.
• Demonstrate equipment where necessary.

Skills

Knowledge of the Agricultural industry

Sales experience

Customer service skills

Self-motivation

Ability to persuade and close deals

Job description

Overview

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

• Representing the Dealership and portfolio of brands to customers in the defined sales area.
• Achieve Sales Performance targets as set out by the direct line manager.
• 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.
• Have the ability to persuade, influence and close deals.
• Have the ability, where necessary, to demonstrate equipment.
• A full driving licence is required.
• Maintain up to date product knowledge and attend customer-focused events.
• Ensure products are delivered to customers in line with brand and company guidelines, with the customer experience being first class.

Qualifications & Skills

• Good, sound knowledge of the Agricultural industry and its equipment.
• Proven sales, service or parts experience within this sector.
• Administratively organized.

Additional Information

• Start Date: Immediate, subject to successful candidates’ notice period.
• Hours: 42.5 hours per week – 8:00 am to 5:30 pm, 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, dependent upon 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).