ELiTE Sales Specialist

Cessna Aircraft Company; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment manufacturer in the UK seeks an experienced ELiTE Sales Specialist to promote electrified turf care equipment to golf courses. Responsibilities include defining sales strategies, maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, and achieving sales targets. The ideal candidate has a strong sales background, commercial skills, and technical aptitude. Attractive benefits include competitive pay, a company vehicle, and work-life balance initiatives.

Benefits

Competitive rate of pay

Company vehicle

30 days annual leave

Enhanced pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

On-site sports facilities

Training platform access

Eye care scheme

Shopping and travel discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales, preferably in turf care or capital equipment.
• Willingness to learn about turf care equipment and electrification.
• Excellent commercial skills including deal structuring.

Responsibilities

• Execute and define sales strategies for electrified turf care equipment.
• Build and maintain relationships with golf course personnel.
• Achieve sales targets and contribute to company growth.

Skills

Sales experience

Commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Relationship building

Technical aptitude

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Job Description – ELiTE Sales Specialist (331691)

Job Number

331691

Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of golf cars, utility and personal transportation vehicles, snowmobiles, side‑by‑side, all‑terrain vehicles, professional turf‑care equipment, and ground support equipment. Textron Specialized Vehicles markets products under several different brands. Its vehicles are found in environments ranging from golf courses to factories, airports to planned communities.

Ransomes Jacobsen Ltd is seeking two dynamic and knowledgeable Sales Specialists to join our ELiTE sales team. These positions are pivotal in promoting and selling our electrified turf care equipment to golf courses in the UK and Ireland. The ideal candidates will possess strong commercial acumen, a passion for sales, and the capability to master the value proposition and technical aspects of our electrified turf care equipment. They will have an adaptable approach, adept at engaging with General Managers, Head Greenskeepers, and Mechanics, ensuring our solutions meet the operational and technical needs of our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Executing and defining sales strategies to promote the electrification of golf course turf management.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with golf course General Managers, Greenskeepers, and Mechanics.
• Understanding and articulating the commercial benefits of our products, including cost savings, efficiency, and sustainability.
• Conducting tailored product demonstrations of electrified turf care equipment, as required.
• Building strong relationships and collaborating with our dealer network to ensure seamless sales processes and customer satisfaction.
• Achieving sales targets and contributing to the overall growth of the Company.
• Staying informed about industry trends, competitor products, and emerging technologies in turf care and electrification.
• Collaborating with the marketing team to develop promotional materials and campaigns.
• Providing feedback to the product development team based on customer insights and market demands.
• Utilizing CRM software to track sales activities, customer interactions, and follow‑ups.

About You

• Proven experience in sales, preferably within the turf care, golf, or capital equipment industries.
• Willingness to acquire a strong understanding of turf care equipment and electrified products via training.
• Excellent commercial skills, including deal structuring and margin analysis.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both business and technical stakeholders.
• Strong negotiation and relationship‑building skills, with a passion for sales.
• Technical aptitude and the capability to acquire product knowledge.
• Self‑motivated, goal‑oriented, and able to work independently.
• Valid UK driver’s licence and a willingness to travel as required.

Why Us?

• Competitive rate of pay, reviewed annually.
• Company vehicle.
• Work life balance promoted with every other Friday off.
• 30 days annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays.
• Enhanced company pension scheme.
• Life assurance of four times your annual salary.
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme for you and your immediate family.
• On‑site golf course and football pitch.
• Access to Textron University’s self‑service training platform.
• Eye care scheme.
• Discounts on shopping and travel through Perks at Work.

Recruiting Company: Textron Specialized Vehicles