Southern Area Sales Manager, Agrifac UK Ltd
Location: Field-based/March, Cambridgeshire (UK)
Agrifac UK is a global manufacturer of crop protection technology leading the way with innovation to enable our customers to feed the world. As a result of significant growth in the UK market, we are seeking a dedicated Southern Area Sales Manager to join the team on a full-time, permanent basis.
What we are looking for
In order to identify, increase and expand on relationships and sales opportunities within the UK market, as Agrifac Southern Area Sales Manager, you will be responsible for overall sales activities and driving the brand forward in respective locations within the south of the UK. The ideal candidate will work closely with our network of sales and service partners.
As Sales Manager, you will maintain a positive working relationship within and across departments (i.e., Service, Parts, Sales, Management) and with Agrifac BV representatives overseas. You will be a proactive, people-oriented team player with strong interpersonal and organisational skills. To be successful in this role you will need to be self-motivated, able to confidently work alone and as part of a team with a flexible approach.
Main duties expected include, but are not limited to:
- Establish, develop and maintain business relationships with current and prospective customers in the region to generate new business for the organization’s products/services
- Analyze the territory/market’s potential and determines the value of existing and prospective customers value to the organization
- Take responsibility for maximizing the sales results in the region
- Sales KPI management and actioning, including monitoring sales activities within your respective area
- As a premium brand, to ensure best in class customer experience is received
- Maintain knowledge and stay up to date with market/industry trends, including products and technology to aid with daily conversations
- Carry out product demonstrations to new and existing customers
- Attend and represent the brand at various events and exhibitions across the country
- CRM input of information
Qualities you should possess:
- Robust knowledge of the agricultural industry is desirable
- High attention to detail
- Commercially minded with a positive, pro-active, can-do attitude
- Good overall computer literacy. Experience in Excel and Microsoft Word is essential
- Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team when required
- Excellent organisational and time-keeping skills, plus be able to work to deadlines
- A full UK driving licence is required; you should be prepared to travel regularly within the UK and overseas on occasion
Benefits of working at Agrifac:
- Excellent salary dependant on experience, with continuous career development and training offered to the right candidate
- Company vehicle, comprehensive IT package and company expense account
- You will join a passionate, enthusiastic and committed team with unparalleled support
- Represent a premium global machinery manufacturer
- Pension scheme available
- Flexibility of being field/home based
Basic working hours between 8am – 5pm, Monday – Friday. Additional hours may be required at peak times.
Applications including a current CV can be sent to career@agrifac.com, attn. Arnoud de Boer.