Branch & Sales Manager

Ernest Doe & Sons Ltd; Fyfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural firm in the UK is looking for a Branch & Sales Manager to oversee profitability and efficient daily operations. The ideal candidate will manage a diverse team and ensure the highest levels of service while identifying new business opportunities. Applicants should have strong knowledge of agricultural and horticultural equipment, excellent customer service skills, and the ability to work independently. Competitive salary and benefits include a company vehicle and performance bonuses.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Profit-related bonus

32 days holiday

Workplace pension

Healthcare

Life assurance

Country store staff discount

Company sick pay scheme

Employee referral scheme

Benefit hub app

Health assured app

Flu jab cover

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with agricultural and horticultural equipment.
• Proven record of excellent customer service.
• Ability to meet and exceed sales targets.
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations and team performance.
• Promote and represent the company to customers.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities.

Skills

Knowledge of Agricultural and Horticultural equipment

Customer service skills

Target driven

Self-motivated

Influencing and persuading skills

Full Driving licence

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

IT skills

Job description

As a Branch & Sales Manager, you will be responsible for overall profitability, management and efficient daily operations. Managing a team across parts, service, sales and branch administration, you will promote and represent the business. You will provide the highest levels of service to existing customers and identify and nurture new prospects.

Essential Skills/Experience

• Good, sound knowledge of Agricultural and Horticultural equipment is desired
• 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
• Full Driving licence is required
• Ability to communicate to all levels of the business
• Have strong leadership skills and be able to act quickly and decisively
• Take accountability for own decisions
• Be analytical and methodical in your approach to problems
• Have good IT skills
• Act with discretion when dealing with matters of a confidential nature
• Able to work on initiative for improvements

Additional Information

• Start Date: Subject to successful candidates notice period
• Hours: 42.5hrs hours per week - 8am to 5:30pm, Monday to Friday (1-hour unpaid lunch) - Additional hours as required to meet the needs of the branch, including seasonal peaks e.g. Harvest.
• Salary: Competitive, depending on experience plus company vehicle and bonus
• Benefits: We are offering a competitive salary, profit related bonus, plus 32 days holiday (inc bank holidays), workplace pension, healthcare, life assurance (2 x salary), country store staff discount, company sick pay scheme, employee referral scheme, benefit hub app, health assured app and flu jab cover.