Sales Person

Ponsse; Annan; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a driven Area Sales Representative to promote cutting-edge forestry equipment across Scotland. This role involves engaging with customers, generating sales enquiries, and representing the brand at various events. The ideal candidate will have a passion for sales and customer interaction, with the flexibility to travel and adapt working hours as necessary. Join a dynamic team that values open communication and teamwork, and be part of a culture that prioritizes customer satisfaction and employee wellbeing. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing sector.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated salesperson with experience in sales and customer relations.
• Ability to adapt working hours and travel as required for effective customer contact.

Responsibilities

• Promote Ponsse products and represent the brand within the forestry industry.
• Generate enquiries and maintain customer relationships through regular contact.
• Organize product demonstrations and participate in events and shows.

Skills

Sales Skills

Customer Engagement

Target Achievement

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Related Field

Job description

Ponsse is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of cut-to-length forest machines. We are focusing on succeeding with our customers and oriented to people. We want to be the preferred partner for responsible forestry and to reach that we combine great people working together with high tech machinery and cutting-edge digital technologies.

Job Description
Area Sales Representative
Job Title: Area Sales Representative
Location: Home-Based, with travel across the designated territory
Reporting To: Sales Manager
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:30 (additional hours as required)

Main Responsibilities

Ponsse UK LTD are looking for a self-motivated and driven salesperson to cover Scotland specialising in the sales of Cut to Length forestry equipment.

1. Brand Promotion: Represent and promote Ponsse and its products within the forestry industry. Wear issued corporate clothing.
2. Customer Interaction: Answer phone calls and greet visitors politely.
3. Corporate Representation: Maintain a tidy appearance as the public face of Ponsse UK Ltd.
4. Enquiry Management: Follow up on and generate enquiries for Ponsse products and services.
5. Customer Engagement: Create call plans and reports for regular face-to-face contact with customers.
6. Travel Requirements: Be prepared to travel and stay overnight for effective customer contact.
7. Flexibility: Adapt working hours as needed to fulfill role requirements.
8. Target Achievement: Strive to meet and exceed targets and budgets.
9. Event Participation: Set up and attend shows, events, and roadshows.
10. Product Demonstration: Organize demonstrations of Ponsse products.
11. Order Processing: Handle received orders from customers.
12. Used Machinery Marketing: Market used forestry machinery received against new deals.
13. Inspection and Documentation: Inspect used machines and create job sheets.
14. Record Keeping: Maintain records as required by the department.
15. Safety Compliance: Work safely and maintain a tidy workplace, adhering to company and site rules, procedures, and policies.
16. Team Collaboration: Follow the One Ponsse principles and support colleagues within the department.
17. Training: Undertake required training to effectively carry out the role.
18. Incident Reporting: Cooperate with management during investigations and report any incidents or near misses.

More information from
James Garrod AIAgrE | Divisional Manager | JP Trett
Office: + 44 (0) 845 643 2896 | Mobile: + 44 (0) 7810 755594 |
Skype: james.garrodJPT | E: [e-mail] | W: www.jptrett.com

Ponsse wants to develop a working culture and environment that helps to bring the best out of everyone as individuals and us all together. Customer is always in the center of our work and we continuously encourage open and proactive communication, teamwork and taking responsibility as well as agile execution. We truly care about our people, their wellbeing and growth. We are Ponsse family.