We are working in partnership with a well-established and highly respected business within the agricultural and horticultural equipment sector to recruit a Branch & Sales Manager for one of their key locations in Essex. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced individual with a strong background in agriculture and/or horticulture to take full ownership of a busy branch operation. The role combines commercial leadership, team management, and customer relationship development, making it ideal for someone who thrives in a hands-on, customer-facing environment. Key Responsibilities: Oversee the day-to-day running of the branch, ensuring operational efficiency and profitability Lead, manage and develop a multi-functional team across sales, parts, service and administration Drive sales performance, identifying opportunities to upsell and grow revenue across agricultural and horticultural equipment lines Build and maintain strong relationships with existing customers while actively developing new business opportunities Ensure exceptional levels of customer service both in person and over the phone Monitor performance against targets and implement improvements where needed Represent the business professionally within the local agricultural and horticultural community Take full accountability for branch performance, decision-making and continuous improvement Requirements: Strong working knowledge of agricultural and/or horticultural machinery and equipment (essential) Proven experience in a sales and/or branch management environment Target-driven mindset with a track record of achieving and exceeding sales goals Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a team effectively Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Commercial awareness with the ability to identify growth opportunities Self-motivated, proactive and able to work on own initiative Analytical and methodical approach to problem solving IT literate with good organisational skills Full UK driving licence Package: Basic salary of £50,000 - £60,000 Company vehicle Performance-related bonus Comprehensive benefits package including enhanced holiday, pension, healthcare and additional perks This is a confidential appointment, so further details about the business will be shared at a later stage in the process. If you have a genuine passion for agriculture or horticulture and are looking to take the next step into a senior leadership role, we would be keen to hear from you. Get in touch with the team at NMS Recruit today! Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, NMS Recruit will be acting within your interest and will contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please get in touch with us here.