Area sales manager - united kingdom, framlingham, suffolk

g & j peck ltd are looking for an area sales manager to join their new suffolk depot. this is a fantastic opportunity to acquire a position within a successful business with competitive rates of pay and benefits package.

jcb area sales manager

framlingham, suffolk

full time, permanent

salary dependent on experience + commission + bonuses

please note: applicants must be authorised to work in the uk

g & j peck ltd is a successful multi-site agricultural machinery business. established in 1846 and now employing over 130 people, we are market leaders in agricultural products and service, holding multiple franchises including jcb, case ih, new holland along with many other brands.

we are looking for a jcb area sales manager to join the team.

based at our new suffolk depot, the successful candidate will have knowledge of modern agricultural machinery, technologies and farming practices as this is an essential requirement for the role.

the ideal candidate will be able to work using their own initiative and as part of a successful team, have an enthusiastic attitude, excellent organisational and negotiating skills. they must be confident and be able to communicate at all levels.

on-going product training will be provided to keep skills and knowledge up to date on all franchises under the dealership.

key responsibilities

represent the dealership in the sale of machinery to new and existing customers in a defined area for jcb products
manage the profitably of the sales in the area ensuring an adequate return is made on sales and annual targets are met
maintain product knowledge on features and benefits of all products potentially saleable by the dealership
organise promotional events for the dealership
conduct demonstrations
execute good after sales support
build strong relationships within the dealership area

personal qualities

excellent general agricultural and farming knowledge or operational practices and equipment
excellent customer service skills
flexible and proactive attitude
driven and positive
able to manage multiple tasks
a good understanding of the area /territory would help to build on relationships with new and existing customers but not essential

essential competencies

full driving license essential (b+e license preferable)
proven experience as a salesperson, representative or relevant role
knowledge of agricultural machinery

qualifications and experience

understanding of sales, costings, and margins etc.
competent in word, excel and outlook
training on computer systems and products will be provided
experience of selling and negotiating prices with customers in the farming and contracting industry

hours

40-hours per week
monday – friday, 8.00 am – 5.00 pm, plus additional hours and weekend work as required during seasonal demands

benefits

20 days holiday, plus bank holidays
employee discounts
company vehicle and mobile phone
competitive rates of pay depending on experience

how to apply for the area sales manager role:

if you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to tailor your application and provide a cover letter or any supporting documents.

you must be authorised to work in the uk. no agencies please.

other suitable skills and experience includes sales, sales assistant, sales manager, sales executive, agricultural sales, sales representative, jcb, agricultural and farming, sales roles norfolk

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