Jas P Wilson is the UK's largest supplier of forestry & firewood machinery and family owned and operated; now celebrating 60 years in business. The business supports customers (mainly Business-to-business) throughout the UK and Ireland and is known for our first-class levels of customer service and offering a comprehensive range of quality machinery for professionals. We sell some of the highest quality brands on the market. Full details are on our website.
We are profitable, growing and have new products and services being added to our range. This is an exciting time to join our team.
The main purpose of the role is to:
Contribute to the management and sales support offered to our existing customer base and to developing relationships with new and prospective customers.
Main duties and responsibilities include:
- Evaluate customer's needs, recommend optimum machinery to support their aims and objectives, thus building productive and long-lasting relationships.
- Schedule meetings with customers, travelling to visit customers, research accounts, generate leads, follow a structured sales process and report on the outcomes of this.
- Participating in trade shows and other marketing events.
- Attend meetings and training to keep abreast of the latest developments.
- Report and provide feedback to management on a weekly basis.
- Inputting activities and managing your workload through the business CRM system.
- The role will involve travel and regular short overnights away from home.
Key skills, knowledge & experience:
- Must hold a full UK driving licence.
- Must have a valid passport for occasional travel to international suppliers.
- Be a self-motivated and confident individual, willing to work independently but be part of a team, hold good communication skills, work to a high standard and be able to work to timescales as required.
- Experience or interest in arboriculture/forestry/agricultural sales would be advantageous but is not essential.
- Passionate about giving your customers a great service.
- Possess excellent organisational skills, be resourceful and solution driven.
- High standard of accuracy and attention to detail.
Company Benefits:
- Company Car, Laptop & Mobile Phone
- Private Health Care
- Company Pension
- Company Events
- Monday to Friday (other than attending trade shows)
- Attractive individual and team bonus scheme
We consider we have a winning combination at Jas P Wilson and value all our staff - recognising personal contributions. If you have the relevant experience and would like to seize the opportunity to work with an exciting brand and business, please apply.