Sales Director

Claas; Little Saxham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural machinery dealer in the UK is seeking a Sales Director to lead and develop sales strategies. You will oversee a high-performing sales team and maximize financial performance, ensuring client satisfaction and loyalty. The role requires exceptional leadership and market experience, driving growth in a competitive environment. Competitive benefits include a company car, an ergonomic office, and excellent career development opportunities.

Benefits

Company Car

Subsidised employee restaurant

24 days annual leave

Healthcare Scheme

Defined Contribution Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Dynamic sales leader with experience in high-performance teams, especially in agricultural machinery.
• Proven experience as a Sales Director or senior management in retail agricultural industry.
• Expertise in P&L management and maximizing financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies to meet sales targets and expand market reach.
• Motivate and lead a high-performing sales team.
• Oversee sales budgets and financial plans.

Skills

Leadership

Financial performance analysis

Sales strategy development

Relationship building

Data analysis

Job description

Overview

As CLAAS Global Retail we are a well-established dealer in the agricultural machinery industry. We are on a mission to continue driving growth and exceeding revenue targets, all whilst maintaining our high level of customer satisfaction.

As the Sales Director, you will be charged with developing and executing robust sales strategies with our market leading franchisors as well as driving a strong financial performance. You will nurture a culture of excellence, guiding the team with your vision, and inspiring them to push boundaries, achieve high performance and continuously improve.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies to meet sales targets, expand market reach and stay ahead of market trends and competitors.
• Motivate, train and lead a high-performing sales team, setting clear goals.
• Oversee sales budgets, pricing and financial plans to maximize revenue, profits and maintain cost efficiencies.
• Drive strategic initiatives with all franchisors to ensure market-leading positioning is achieved and maintained.
• Build strong relationships with key clients, acting as the main point of contact for major accounts and ensuring satisfaction and loyalty.
• Work closely with finance to create accurate sales forecasts and track performance, providing insights to guide future strategies.
• Align sales initiatives with after-sales, support and executive teams to ensure company goals are achieved.
• Identify training needs and implement programmes to keep your team\'s skills sharp and ahead of industry trends.

Qualifications

• A dynamic sales leader with experience in driving high-performance teams, ideally within agricultural machinery.
• Proven experience as a Sales Director or similar senior management role in the retail agricultural industry.
• Proven expertise in P&L management with a knack for maximising financial performance and hitting revenue targets.
• Exceptional leadership skills - you know how to motivate, inspire and get the best out of your team to crush targets and push boundaries.
• Outstanding communication skills and the ability to build lasting relationships with customers and colleagues alike.
• A strategic mindset with a passion for analysing data, spotting emerging trends and making bold moves to stay ahead of the competition.
• A proven track record of success in fast-paced, competitive environments where you thrive under pressure and deliver results that make an impact.

Company and Environment

At CLAAS UK at Saxham we provide Sales, Service, Parts, IT, Marketing and Accounts support for our dealer network across the UK and Ireland. CLAAS UK is also the sole wholesale distributor for all CLAAS machinery in the UK and Ireland. Officially opened in 2020 our new state of the art headquarters provides a healthy, thriving environment for our employees and being a family run business, the well being of our staff is paramount to our success. With a deep rooted passion for our industry and its people our work ethos is based on trust and mutual respect.

Benefits

• Company Car
• Brand new state of the art office building just off the A14 with free car parking.
• Ergonomic sit/stand desk.
• On site subsidised employee restaurant.
• 24 days annual leave rising by one day per calendar year to 28 with option to carry-over.
• Holiday purchase scheme to take annual leave to 30 days per annum.
• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme with Company contribution of 8%.
• Healthcare Scheme - BUPA and Medicash
• Life assurance - 4 x annual salary.
• Free eye test and money towards glasses.
• Employee Assistance Programme - free legal and personal support for employees and their families.
• Christmas close down period.
• Industry leading sickness pay.
• The rewards of working for a family owned, private company where we value all of our employees as key players in our business.

We look forward to your application. Your contact from our CLAAS Recruiting Team Julie Christine White CLAAS U.K. Ltd. ([phone]. Here you can gain exciting insights into the international working world of our family-owned company: Instagram | LinkedIn