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Groundcare Area Sales Manager

Founded in 1898, our family-owned firm supplies a wide range of machinery; from garden mowers and chainsaws to combine harvesters and construction excavators as well as selling a huge selection of clothing, footwear, garden sundries and DIY products across 18 country stores.

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Groundcare Area Sales Manager to join the existing team here at our Ashford branch, based in Kent.

 Role Purpose:

Reporting to the Branch Manager, you will be responsible for the Grass Machinery sales at the branch and designated sales area. Your role will be to visit customers and maximize sales opportunities for the department in a courteous and effective manner. You will also be required to assist in the showroom and parts department during the quieter periods. You will be working with brands such as Iseki, Cushman, Kawasaki, Stihl, Honda, Bosch, Husqvarna and many more.

 Essential Skills/Experience:

  • Excellent customer service skills
  • An understanding of the mechanical workings of Groundcare machinery (desirable)
  • Ability to assemble and run new Groundcare machinery (desirable)
  • Ability to qualify and visit new/existing customers.
  • Delivering and installing new machines (using Van /Trailer provided)
  • Excellent people skills and enjoy working with the general public
  • Familiarity of working in a retail environment and showroom experience
  • Motivated by sales and targets
  • Ability to upsell
  • Enjoy working in a busy atmosphere and can cope under pressure during busy periods
  • Good communication skills: face to face, letter, email.
  • General computer skills and familiarity with email and internet use.
  • Excellent numeracy and literacy skills
  • Attention to detail and accuracy with numbers, handling of cash, cheque and card payments
  • A team player-capable of working alone or with other team staff
  • Able to use own initiative

 

  • Job Categories
    Job Categories: Sales Department
  • Job Type
    Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
  • Job Location
    Job Location: Ashford
  • Ref No
    Ref No: WS2028

Additional Information

  • Start Date:
    Immediate, but subject to successful candidates notice period
  • Hours:
    42.5hrs per week – 8am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday (1hr unpaid lunch) Some Saturdays when required Additional hours as required as per business requirements (E.g. shows and events)
  • Salary:
    £Competitive, depending on experience plus commission and company vehicle
  • Benefits:
    24 Days Annual Leave (plus bank holiday), 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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