Horticultural Machinery Salesperson

P Tuckwell Ltd; Colchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading horticultural machinery company in Colchester seeks a motivated individual to boost walk-in sales and provide excellent customer service. This role includes engaging customers, advising on equipment, and requires a valid driving license. Key benefits include a cash back plan, employee assistance, and a pension scheme. The candidate should have a keen interest in horticulture and be ready to learn and develop skills in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Healthshield Cash Back Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Long Service Awards

Company Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills required.
• Interest in horticultural/turf industry preferred.
• Valid driving licence needed with willingness to tow a trailer.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and drive walk-in sales with equipment advice.
• Prepare machinery specifications and pricing quotes.
• Ensure excellent customer experience in the showroom.
• Log enquiries and opportunities in the CRM.

Skills

Excellent customer service using a friendly and professional attitude

Horticultural/Turf industry knowledge or interest

Understanding of promoting and dealing with web sales

Attention to detail for deliveries and demonstrations

Job description

Job Function:

Working as part of a team to drive walk-in horticultural machinery sales and promote the Tuckwell brand.

Hours: 42.5 hours per week, working every other Saturday morning on a rota basis.

Essential Duties:

• To learn to facilitate and drive walk-in sales by giving advice on equipment options and suitability
• Prepare machinery specifications and pricing quotations
• Giving excellent customer experience in the showroom
• Executes all sales process steps to achieve high sales performance in conjunction with the sales tools available from our suppliers
• Gain and maintain current product knowledge on features and benefits of all equipment including accessories and attend relevant sales training events
• Be aware of competitor activity and products, and communicate to the sales management accordingly
• Work with relevant teams to ensure good delivery, demonstrations and follow-ups are carried out as required.
• Use CRM to log all enquiries, opportunities and contacts
• Assist with open days and regional shows as required

Skills and Qualifications:

• Excellent customer service delivered using a friendly and professional attitude
• Horticultural/Turf industry knowledge or an interest in the industry would be an advantage
• An understanding of how to promote and deal with web sales
• Driving seasonal promotions, advertising and maintain showroom pricing to match promotions
• An interest in developing showroom layouts and seasonal displays
• Excellent attention to detail to accurately arrange deliveries and demonstrations
• This role would suit someone who is keen to learn and develop themselves
• This role requires a valid driving licence and a willingness to occasionally tow a trailer

Company Benefits such as -

Healthshield Cash Back Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Long Service Awards, Financial Wellbeing meetings, Company Pension Scheme, paid holiday plus Bank Holidays