Sales Representative

Location Newark on Trent
Discipline: Agriculture, Farming, Horticulture, Machinery, Technical & Engineering
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £25,000 - £35,000 basic salary
Contact name: Sophie Ashmore

Contact email: Sophie@agriFJ.co.uk
Job ref: 16659 SA
Published: 7 months ago
Startdate: ASAP
Client: Agricultural and Farming Jobs

Sales Representative

  • Do you have experience in B2B Sales - ideally in an engineering or manufacturing company?

  • Are you looking for a new job where you will be working amongst a close knit team?

Location of the Job:

Office based initially, therefore you will need to be local and commutable to the office in and near to Nottinghamshire/Lincolnshire.

Salary & Benefits Package:

  • Paying a basic salary of £25,000 - £35,000 depending on experience.

  • Company bonus scheme.

  • Future availability of a company vehicle after 6 months.

Additional Information:

  • This is a permanent full-time position.

  • A minimum of 18 months training will be given upon joining.

About The Company:

One of the world's leading suppliers of agricultural equipment for agricultural machinery.

Why should you work for this company?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a progressive company, who will offer a fantastic training scheme and career progression opportunity.

The Job Role Details:

You will be principal point of contact between the business and its customers, and your key objective is to effectively promote and sell the company's products and services whilst providing exceptional customer service and fostering strong, long-lasting relationships.

Key Responsibilities:
You will…

  • Maintain open communication, providing activity and results reports, addressing bottlenecks, and implementing improvements to enhance departmental performance.

  • Meet sales targets by strategically planning and budgeting for the specific customer group, addressing customer needs, and evaluating product specifications.

  • Foster strong, long-lasting customer relationships by servicing existing accounts, obtaining orders, and establishing new accounts through proactive communication and understanding of customer needs.

  • Monitor the marketplace, including competitor activities and emerging trends, to inform product recommendations and strategic decisions.

  • Resolve customer complaints promptly and effectively, investigating issues, developing solutions, and providing recommendations to management.

  • Support the procurement department with accurate demand forecasting to ensure inventory alignment with customer demand.

  • Organise daily work schedules to efficiently service existing and potential customers, focusing on market share growth and customer retention.

  • Scout for new customers and actively engage in new customer acquisition strategies.

  • Participate in important fairs and maintain active contact with marketing teams to organize fair participation effectively.

  • Track sales performance, report progress, and conduct business intelligence activities in the assigned area, collecting and structuring information to support product development choices.

  • Prepare sales budgets and forecasts, aligning sales figures with strategic direction, and monitor customer payments to mitigate risks and delays effectively.

Ideal Person Skills & Qualifications:
You will have / be…

  • 5 + years' experience in B2B Sales (ideally in engineering or manufacturing company).

  • Strong oral and written communication skills.

  • Experience setting sales goals.

  • Results-oriented with strong analytical skills.

  • Knowledge of commercial processes.

  • Knowledge of the Office package.

How to apply: Please click on the apply now button.


The Industry (Key Words): Agricultural Equipment, Agricultural Supplies, Farm Machinery, Agricultural Machinery Supplies, Agricultural Machinery Equipment, Agricultural Parts, Agricultural Machinery Parts, Machinery Parts, Machinery Equipment, Trailer Sales, Trailer company, engineering jobs, engineering company, manufacturing jobs.


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