Agricultural Salesperson
Company: GCS Agricentre is a well-established company supplying Agricultural and Farm Machinery from Case IH, Manitou, McHale and other market leading brands. We require a sales account manager who is professional, self-motivated, and personable.
Industry Sector: Agricultural Machinery, Farm Machinery, Tractors, Combines, Balers, Telescopic Handlers, Cultivation equipment, Spreaders, Drills.
Job Description: Reporting to the Depot Manager, you will be promoting the key franchises that the company has to offer to the customers within your sales area.
You will be required to manage existing and conquest customers within a designated sales area to provide solutions for their machinery needs, and promote both GCS Agricentre and yourself in a professional consultative manner.
Familiar with the sales process you will be expected to manage customer purchases from beginning to end using the franchise CRM sales platforms and finance packages in order to achieve your sales targets & and the required company standards.
Key Responsibilities:
* Selling a wide range of agricultural machinery and equipment.
* Selling directly to farm owners, farm managers and end users.
* Travel throughout your designated sales territory within Dorset and the surrounding area.
* Drive new and existing sales forward, using specific management tools to help you achieve / exceed all sales targets and KPI's set.
* Build long-term working partnerships with your customers, documenting visits/requirements.
* Expand the customer base for products by identifying new customers and opportunities within your sales territory.
* Attend exhibitions and shows to represent the company.
* Continually update your knowledge of the company products.
* Keep up to date with industry developments and trends.
* Be competent in configuration and setup of GPS/AFS Technology systems.
Skills Required:
* A good understanding or a passion for the Agricultural / Farming sector.
* Sound knowledge of farm machinery and equipment.
* Confident to visit and cold-call upon farmers/business clients.
* Happy to travel in and around the prescribed area.
* Highly motivated – able to work alone and as part of the sales team.
* A positive and friendly personality.
* Agricultural Graduates will also be considered. Salary package: £24,000 - £28,000 basic salary per year, depending on experience. Plus, a generous commission scheme giving uncapped earnings.
Benefits:
* A company vehicle
* Compnay mobile phone
* Company Laptop, iPad
* Manufacturer training as required