Turf Area Sales Manager Take ownership of a growing professional turf territory and shape long term relationships across the golf, sports turf, council and utility sectors. This role gives you the freedom to manage your own region, build commercial partnerships, and represent industry leading turf and golf machinery. What you will do You will support the expansion of Ripon Group’s Professional Turf division across an extended Area of Responsibility covering Burnley, Leeds, Bradford, Halifax, Huddersfield, Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield. You will work with customers such as golf courses, local authorities, grounds teams, utility companies and contractors. Your key responsibilities include: • Representing Ripon Group in the sale of Professional Turf and Golf machinery. • Building strong, lasting relationships with golf, council, utility and turf customers. • Managing the full sales process using John Deere tools, dealership systems and CRM. • Maintaining up to date product knowledge and attending manufacturer training. • Providing finance guidance for new and used machinery purchases. • Monitoring competitor activity and sharing insights with the team. • Conducting field demonstrations of turf and golf equipment. • Overseeing machinery deliveries and carrying out customer follow ups. • Growing existing accounts and generating new business opportunities. • Collaborating with Sales Specialists when required. What you will bring • Proven sales experience, ideally within turf machinery, golf, agriculture or related industries. • Strong knowledge of professional turf and golf equipment. • Confidence using CRM systems and digital sales tools. • Familiarity with John Deere and competitor products. • Excellent communication skills and a focus on building relationships. • Commercial awareness and a drive to grow market share. • Strong organisation, honesty and the ability to manage your own diary effectively. • Flexibility to work extended hours when required. Locations Retford, Tadcaster, Darrington, Ripon, Keighley. Benefits • Opportunity to work with industry leading technology and global brands. • Company pension scheme. • Company sick scheme. • 24 days’ holiday plus bank holidays. • Birthday day off. • Life insurance at 3× salary. • Company vehicle for business and personal use. • Tailored career development pathway. • Manufacturer training. • Employee uniform provided. • Staff discount on showroom items. • Health and well being support line. • Employer fund You may have experience of the following: Territory Sales Manager (Turf), Regional Sales Manager, Area Sales Representative, Professional Turf Sales Manager, Golf & Turf Equipment Sales Manager, Business Development Manager (Turf), Territory Account Manager, Field Sales Manager, Area Account Manager. REF-(Apply online only)