AGRICULTURAL AREA SALES MANAGER

Ernest Doe & Sons Ltd; Sutterton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A machinery sales company in the United Kingdom is seeking a motivated salesperson to join their team. You will be responsible for selling Case IH machinery and enhancing customer relationships. The role requires proven sales experience in agriculture and excellent customer service skills. Additional benefits include competitive salary, commission, and various perks such as annual leave and a pension scheme. This position demands adaptability and a willingness to work over weekends during peak periods.

Benefits

32 days annual leave

Company Sick Pay Scheme

Workplace Pension

Employee Referral Bonus

Wellbeing Focus Group

Staff Discount

Life Assurance Cover

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of the Agricultural industry and its equipment.
• Proven sales experience within the sector.
• Excellent customer service skills both face to face and over the telephone.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the sale of Case IH Machinery and associated equipment.
• Visit customers to maximize sales opportunities.
• Ensure products are delivered in-line with brand and company guidelines.

Skills

Knowledge of Agricultural industry

Sales experience

Customer service skills

Target driven

Self-motivated

Ability to upsell

Influencing and persuading

Job description

(Case IH)

Reporting directly to the Branch & Sales Manager, you will be responsible for the sale of Case IH 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 define sales area of reasonability
• Maintains up to date product knowledge
• Attending customer focused events
• Ensuring products are delivered to customer in-line with brand and company guidelines and the customer experience is first class
• Builds 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 close a deal
• Have the ability where necessary to demonstrate equipment
• Full driving licence is required
• Administratively organised

Additional Information

• Start Date: Immediate, but subject to replacement of existing role if successful
• Hours: 42.5 hours per week – 8am to 5.30pm 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:
• ompetitive, 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)