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Construction Area Sales Manager

Ernest Doe is the UK’s largest Agricultural, Construction and Ground care machinery dealership, turning over £150m per annum from 19 locations across the South and East of England.

We are currently seeking a keen and enthusiastic Construction Area Sales Manager to join the team at our Albourne branch, based in West Sussex.

Role Purpose:

Reporting directly to the Branch & Sales Manager, you will be responsible for the sale of construction equipment, both new and used in your designated area.  The role will involve extensive cold calling in order to promote our brands such as Hyundai, Thwaites and Bomag to encourage new business, in addition you will be working with the already established customer base covered by the branch to further develop sales.

Essential Skills/Experience: 

  • Good, sound knowledge of the Construction industry and its equipment
  • Proven sales, service or parts experience
  • 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
  • Highly organized with good time management
  • Strong administrative skills
  • Full driving licence is essential
  • Job Categories
    Job Categories: Sales Department
  • Job Type
    Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
  • Job Location
    Job Location: Albourne
  • Ref No
    Ref No: WS2040

Additional Information

  • Start Date:
    Immediate, but subject to successful candidates notice period
  • Hours:
    42.5 hours per week – 8am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday (1 hour unpaid lunch).  Additional hours as required which may include weekends as per rota, especially during peak periods
  • Salary:
    £Competitive, depending on experience, plus commission and company car
  • Benefits:
    32 days annual leave including bank holidays, Company Sick Pay Scheme, Workplace Pension, Employee Referral Bonus Scheme, Winter Flu Jab Service, Car Tyre Discount, Staff Discount in Country Stores and Life Assurance Cover (2 x salary)
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