Area Sales Manager - Agricultural Machinery - Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire - OTE £50,000 + Company Car

Area Sales Manager Area Sales Manager - Agricultural Machinery - Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire - OTE £50,000 + Company Car The Job:

Weare recruiting for an Area Sales Manager to join an established agricultural machinery dealership based in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire. This is an opportunity for an experienced machinery sales professional to manage an existing customer base while developing new business across the region. You will work closely with farmers, agricultural contractors and rural businesses, helping them find the right machinery for their operations.The role is field based and involves managing the full sales process, from identifying opportunities and demonstrating equipment through to negotiating deals and following up after delivery.

Key responsibilities:

• Managing and developing relationships with existing customers while winning new business across the sales territory
• Promoting and selling a range of agricultural machinery and associated equipment
• Visiting farms and agricultural businesses to understand their requirements and identify sales opportunities
• Arranging machinery demonstrations, preparing quotations and negotiating sales
• Discussing suitable finance options and coordinating machinery deliveries
• Working towards sales targets and maintaining an accurate sales pipeline
• Keeping up to date with machinery developments, customer requirements and local market opportunities

This role would suit someone who understands the agricultural industry, enjoys working with customers and has the commercial drive to grow machinery sales.

The Company:

Our client is an established agricultural machinery dealership supplying equipment and supporting farmers and agricultural contractors across the region. The business has built a strong reputation for its machinery offering, technical knowledge and customer service. It values long-term customer relationships and provides its sales team with the training and support needed to develop their product knowledge and build their territory.

The Candidate:

• Ideally 2-3 years' experience in agricultural machinery or equipment sales, with a good understanding of farming operations
• A proven ability to develop customer relationships, generate new business and achieve sales targets
• Strong communication, negotiation and presentation skills, with the confidence to discuss machinery options with farmers and contractors
• Commercial awareness and the ability to identify sales opportunities and manage the sales process through to completion
• A self-motivated and organised approach, with the ability to manage an allocated territory independently
• Full UK driving licence and a genuine interest in agricultural machinery

The Package:

• OTE £50,000
• Competitive basic salary with performance related earning potential
• Company car
• Manufacturer and product training
• Ongoing support and professional development
• Opportunities for career progression within an established agricultural machinery dealership

Candidate Requirements

All applicants must hold a minimum of an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2, or an equivalent qualification relevant to the role applied for. Candidates must also have the legal right to work in the UK or hold a valid visa permitting employment.