Area Business Manager

Husqvarna UK; Newton Aycliffe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering global team at Husqvarna UK as an Area Business Manager. You'll manage a specialist dealer network in the Forest and Garden machinery sector, driving sales and building relationships. This mid-senior level position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for personal growth within an innovative organization.

Benefits

Life Assurance Coverage

Cycle to Work Scheme

Enhanced Family-Friendly Leave

Health & Wellbeing Support

Generous Holiday & Leave Policies

Learning & Development Opportunities

Flexible Working Arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in sales and account management, ideally in garden machinery or similar sectors.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach.
• A full UK driving license is required.

Responsibilities

• Implement company sales and marketing strategies within the territory.
• Grow the dealer business while achieving sales targets.
• Manage dealer payment behavior and compliance with distribution agreements.

Skills

Negotiation

Sales Management

Relationship Building

Time Management

Commercial Acumen

Communication

Education

Relevant business qualification

Job description

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Shape the Future with Us At Husqvarna Group, we believe that true innovation begins with bold ideas, thoughtful actions, and unwavering dedication. With over 300 years of pioneering spirit, we continue to push boundaries not for the sake of change, but to make a meaningful difference for our customers, our teams, and the world around us. Being bold means stepping outside our comfort zones, embracing new opportunities, and acting decisively. But we do so with care always considering the impact of our actions and holding ourselves accountable to the highest standards. Our dedication fuels our progress. We work hard, stay passionate, and support one another to achieve shared success. This is how we Win Through Culture by living our values every day. If you're ready to be part of a global team thats driven by purpose, innovation, and collaboration, wed love to hear from you. Your Role at Husqvarna UK As a Area Business Manager you will play a key role in managing the specialist Forest and Garden machinery Dealer Network across a specified regional territory. Youll work closely with the whole Forest & Garden team, the dealer network together with other key internal teams, contributing to our mission of delivering high-quality, sustainable solutions to our customers. Key Responsibilities & Tasks

• Implement company sales and marketing strategies within the territory
• Achieve sales turnover and margin to budget (Target) for the territory
• Manage and grow the dealer business within the territory
• Manage the dealers within your territory to comply with the Husqvarna Selective Distribution Agreement (SELDIS)
• Achieve width and depth of all product categories with all dealers within the territory
• Manage the trade marketing activities to encourage sell-through within the dealer network.
• Manage dealer payment behaviour with Accounts Receivable Department guidelines
• Gather market and competitor intelligence
  
  

What Were Looking for

• Applicants must be enthusiastic and self-motivated with a strong desire to achieve
• Excellent communication skills and relationship builder
• Previous sales and account management experience (Garden machinery or other Industries)
• A team player who can work independently and has a self-starter attitude
• Commercially astute, numerate and with an appreciation for pricing, costs and profitability
• Shows initiative and a desire for development
• Excellent time management skills
• Computer literate using Microsoft packages
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset
• Alignment with our values: Be BOLD, Act with CARE, and Stay DEDICATED
  
  

What We Offer At Husqvarna Group, were committed to supporting our people with a benefits package that reflects our values and dedication to excellence. When you join us, youll gain access to a wide range of rewards designed to help you thrive both at work and beyond.

• Competitive Salary Rewarding your skills, experience, and contributions.
• Performance-Based Incentives Recognising and celebrating your achievements.
• Life Assurance Coverage of up to 6x your annual salary.
• My Husqvarna Benefits Platform Your one-stop hub for exclusive employee perks, wellbeing resources, and discounts.
• Cycle to Work Scheme Save on bikes and accessories while promoting a healthy, eco-friendly commute.
• Enhanced Family-Friendly Leave Supporting you through lifes important moments
• Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing Support Including medical, dental, and mental health services.
• Recognised for Excellence Proud recipients of the Better Health at Work Award Maintaining Excellence and Investors in People Silver Certification .
• Generous Holiday & Leave Policies 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Pension & Retirement Plans Company Matched up to 8%. Helping you plan confidently for the future.
• Learning & Development Opportunities Access to training, mentorship, and career growth programs.
• Flexible Working Arrangements Supporting hybrid work and flexible hours where possible.
• Global Career Pathways Opportunities to grow within a truly international organisation.
  
  

Last date to apply: We are continuously accepting applications

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Management

• Industries

  Retail

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