Business Manager, Key Accounts & Ireland

AGCO; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural solutions provider in the UK is seeking a Business Manager for Key Accounts & Ireland to manage dealers and develop sales strategies. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree and at least 5 years of experience in the agricultural business. This role offers hybrid working, a competitive bonus scheme, and ample annual leave. Join us to contribute to the future of agriculture.

Benefits

Competitive bonus scheme

26 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in AG business.
• Valid driver's license for car and tractor.
• Strong understanding of agricultural practices and machinery.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective sales strategies.
• Monitor and evaluate performance of local sales team.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers.
• Provide exceptional customer service.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Negotiation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Overview

Do you want to help solve the world's most pressing challenges? Feeding the world's growing population and slowing climate change are two of the world's greatest challenges. AGCO is a part of the solution! Join us to make your contribution.

As Business Manager for Key Accounts & Ireland North & South territory will be to manage relevant dealers in both markets and to work with the NSM in identifying high volume potential sales and agree a bespoke dealer development action plan for each dealer incorporating brand sales development activities, including Product and soft skills training, ensuring that dealers agree to the development plan and work and work with agreed dealers to ensure agreed actions are carried out.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective sales strategies to achieve sales targets and expand market share.

• Monitor and evaluate the performance of the local sales team, manage the sales budget, ensuring cost efficiency and optimal allocation of resources.

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities across the country UK and IE.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential customers nationwide.

• Provide exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.

Qualifications

• Education Level minimum Bachelor's Degree.

• Minimum 5 years' experience in AG business and ability to travel within the assigned territory.

• Valid driver's license – Car and Tractor and strong understanding of agricultural practices and machinery. Strong leadership and management skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, collaborating with marketing and other departments.

• A proactive and customer-centric approach to address inquiries, resolve issues, and ensure customer satisfaction. Proficiency in negotiating deals and contracts to maximize sales and profitability.

Benefits

• Hybrid working

• Competitive bonus scheme

• 26 days annual leave + additional privileged leave and ability to buy up to 5 days annual leave.

• Pension scheme, life assurance and Group Income Protection.

• AXA private healthcare is available.

• Retail discounts vouchers, EAP, and access to the Yu life Wellbeing App (free and unlimited 24/7 UK-based GPs + free will service).

Workplace

This role is primarily home-based and requires approximately 75% travel.

We value inclusion and recognize the innovation a diverse workforce delivers to our farmers. Through our recruitment efforts, we are committed to building a team that includes a variety of experiences, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives.

Join us as we bring agriculture into the future and apply now!