Area Sales Manager
8 days ago
Bicester
Agricultural Area Sales Manager Agricultural Machinery Sales This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship the successful applicant must have existing Right to Work in the UK.Are you an experienced Agricultural Machinery Sales professional looking to develop an established territory with a respected agricultural dealership?Do you enjoy building long-term customer relationships while helping farmers invest in the latest agricultural machinery and equipment?Would you like the opportunity to represent leading agricultural brands whilst managing your own sales territory with the autonomy to grow your customer base?Location of the Job: Northamptonshire & North OxfordshireSalary & Benefits Package: £37,000 - £42,000pa dependent on experienceAttractive commission and bonus structureCompany vehicleLaptop and mobile phoneIncome protection and life assurance benefitEmployee assistance programme and shopping discountsOngoing manufacturer and product trainingEstablished sales territory with existing customer baseLong-term career progression opportunitiesPension schemeAbout the Company: Our client is a well-established and highly respected agricultural machinery dealership with an excellent reputation for customer service across the farming industry. Representing leading agricultural machinery manufacturers, the business supplies, services and supports a wide range of equipment for agricultural customers throughout the region.Due to continued growth, they are now looking to recruit an Agricultural Area Sales Manager to develop sales across an established territory, working closely with both existing customers and new prospects.Agricultural Area Sales Manager The Job Role Details: An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Agricultural Area Sales Manager to take responsibility for an established sales territory covering Northamptonshire and North Oxfordshire. Working closely with farmers, contractors and rural businesses, you will promote a comprehensive range of agricultural machinery while delivering outstanding customer service throughout the sales process.This is a field-based role where you'll manage your own diary, maintain regular customer contact, identify new business opportunities and build lasting relationships across your territory.The successful candidate will combine strong commercial awareness with excellent product knowledge and a genuine passion for agriculture.Key Responsibilities: Develop new business opportunities within your assigned territoryManage and grow relationships with existing agricultural customersPromote and sell agricultural machinery and associated productsQualify sales opportunities and generate new leadsArrange and carry out customer visits and on-farm demonstrationsPrepare quotations and negotiate sales agreementsDeliver professional product presentations and adviceMaintain accurate customer records using the company CRM systemMonitor market trends, competitor activity and customer requirementsAttend agricultural shows, demonstrations and customer eventsWork closely with colleagues across sales, service and parts departmentsDeliver an exceptional level of customer service from initial enquiry through to delivery and follow-upEssential Candidate Skills & Experience: Previous experience selling agricultural machinery or related agricultural productsGood understanding of modern farming practices and machineryProven ability to build strong customer relationshipsExcellent communication and negotiation skillsSelf-motivated with the ability to work independentlyCommercially driven with a proven track record of achieving sales targetsStrong organisational and time management skillsIT literate with experience using CRM systems and Microsoft OfficeFull UK driving licenceFluent English language skillsDesirable: Established knowledge of the local agricultural communityPrevious experience within an agricultural dealershipKnowledge of precision farming or modern agricultural technologyExisting agricultural customer network within the regionWorking Hours: This is a full-time, field-based position working Monday to Friday, managing an established sales territory across Northamptonshire and North Oxfordshire. Flexibility will be required to attend customer meetings, demonstrations, agricultural shows and industry events when required.How to Apply: Please click on the "Apply Now" button.As we are a specialist recruitment business within the Agricultural and Farming industry, all applicants must hold an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2, or an equivalent qualification relevant to the role.Key Words: Agricultural Area Sales Manager, Agricultural Sales Representative, Area Sales Manager, Farm Machinery Sales, Agricultural Machinery, Agricultural Equipment, Territory Sales Manager, Farm Machinery Dealer, Agricultural Sales Executive, Agricultural Machinery Jobs, Agricultural Sales Jobs, Field Sales, Farm Equipment, Agricultural Business Development, Sales Jobs UKWe thank all applicants who apply for this role; however, only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted. All applications will be handled in strict confidence and personal details will not be shared without prior consent.About Us Established in 2013, Agricultural and Farming Jobs provide expert recruitment, headhunting, and job advertising services across agriculture, food and fresh produce, machinery, engineering, livestock, technical, commercial, and specialist sectors throughout the UK and internationally.TPBN1_UKTJ