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Agricultural Area Sales Manager

Ernest Doe is the UK’s largest Agricultural, Construction and Groundcare machinery dealership, turning over £145m per annum from 19 locations across the South and East of England.

We are currently looking for a keen and driven Agricultural Area Sales Manager to join the existing team here at our Ashford, based in Kent.

Role Purpose:

Reporting directly to the Branch & Sales Manager, you will be responsible for the sale of Agricultural Machinery, both new and used including its associated equipment in a designated area. You will be required to visit customers and maximize sales opportunities for the department in a courteous and effective manner.

Essential Skills/Experience:

  • Good, sound knowledge of the Agricultural industry and its equipment
  • Proven sales or service experience within this sector
  • Achieves Sales Performance targets as set out by direct line manager
  • Representing the Dealership and portfolio of brands to customers in define sales area of reasonability
  • Maintains up to date product knowledge
  • Attending customer focused events
  • Ensuring products are delivered to customer in-line with brand and company guidelines and the customer experience is first class
  • Builds strong and loyal relationships with customers within the sales area
  • Excellent customer service skills both face to face and over the telephone
  • Target driven with the ability to upsell to achieve and exceed targets
  • Be self-motivated and able to work under own initiative
  • Has the ability to be influencing and persuading and able close a deal
  • Have the ability where necessary to demonstrate equipment
  • Full driving licence is required
  • Administratively organised

 

  • Job Location
    Job Location: Ashford
  • Ref No
    Ref No: WS2029

Additional Information

  • Start Date:
    Immediate, but subject to successful candidates notice period
  • Hours:
    42.5hrs per week – 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday (1 hour unpaid lunch). Additional hours as required which may include weekends as per rota especially during peak periods e.g Harvest
  • Salary:
    £Competitive, depending on experience, plus commission and company car
  • Benefits:
    32 days annual leave including bank holidays, Company Sick Pay Scheme after 6 months service, Workplace Pension after 3 months service, Employee Referral Bonus Scheme, Winter Flu Jab Service, Wellbeing Focus Group, Staff Discount in Country Stores and Life Assurance Cover (2 x salary)
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