Area Sales Manager

Job Description

Agricultural Area Sales Manager Agricultural Machinery Sales

Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below.

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 Oxfordshire

Salary & Benefits Package:

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• £37,000 - £42,000pa dependent on experience

Attractive commission and bonus structure

Company vehicle

Laptop and mobile phone

Income protection and life assurance benefit

Employee assistance programme and shopping discounts

Ongoing manufacturer and product training

Established sales territory with existing customer base

Long-term career progression opportunities

Pension scheme

About 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:

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• Develop new business opportunities within your assigned territory

Manage and grow relationships with existing agricultural customers

Promote and sell agricultural machinery and associated products

Qualify sales opportunities and generate new leads

Arrange and carry out customer visits and on-farm demonstrations

Prepare quotations and negotiate sales agreements

Deliver professional product presentations and advice

Maintain accurate customer records using the company CRM system

Monitor market trends, competitor activity and customer requirements

Attend agricultural shows, demonstrations and customer events

Work closely with colleagues across sales, service and parts departments

Deliver an exceptional level of customer service from initial enquiry through to delivery and follow-up

Essential Candidate Skills & Experience:

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• Previous experience selling agricultural machinery or related agricultural products

Good understanding of modern farming practices and machinery

Proven ability to build strong customer relationships

Excellent communication and negotiation skills

Self-motivated with the ability to work independently

Commercially driven with a proven track record of achieving sales targets

Strong organisational and time management skills

IT literate with experience using CRM systems and Microsoft Office

Full UK driving licence

Fluent English language skills

Desirable:

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• Established knowledge of the local agricultural community

Previous experience within an agricultural dealership

Knowledge of precision farming or modern agricultural technology

Existing agricultural customer network within the region

Working 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:

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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 UK

We 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. xwwtmva

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