Groundcare Area Sales Manager who has good business development / prospecting skills with the ability to build a solid pipeline of prospects, carry out market / competitor research and visit clients within your territory is required to join our team at the Turney Group.
MULTIPLE POSITIONS AND TERRITORIES AVAILABLE
SALARY: Competitive + Benefits
VARIOUS LOCATIONS / TERRITORIES AVAILABLE: Berkshire, Hampshire, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Wiltshire, Somerset & Dorset
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Groundcare Area Sales Manager who has good business development / prospecting skills with the ability to build a solid pipeline of prospects, carry out market / competitor research and visit clients within your territory.
Working as a Groundcare Area Sales Manager you will plan and carry out all sales activities within your assigned territory, developing and extending a close working relationship with customers and suppliers.
As a Groundcare Area Sales Manager you will be responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction and managing the quality of the sale and service Turney Group delivers. Achieving maximum sales profitability, growth and account penetration with an assigned territory and/or market segment by effectively selling the Company's products and/or related services.
As a successful candidate you will have the ability to learn and understand the full product range and services offered by us. You will also have the ability to work independently and autonomously.
ABOUT US
Established since 1948, the Turney Group is a main line dealer for a large range of the UK's leading agricultural, horticultural and arboricultural franchises including New Holland, Manitou, Can-Am, Kuhn, McConnel, KTwo, Vaderstad, OPICO, Sky, HE-VA, Ransomes Jacobsen, Hayter, Honda, Stihl and Iseki. The diverse range of franchises we hold enables us to offer customers a machine to suit their exacting specification and budget, be it a tractor, combine, lawnmower, chainsaw, trailer and much more.
DUTIES
Your duties as a Groundcare Area Sales Manager include:
- Generate and qualify sales leads
- Prepare sales action plans and schedules
- Make sales calls to new and existing customers
- Develop and make presentations to current and potential customers
- Maintain sales activity records and reports of customer interactions
- Develop a technical understanding of the products
- Respond promptly to sales enquiries and concerns by phone, electronically or in person
- Ensure customer service satisfaction and good relationships
- Follow up on sales activity
- Quality checks on product and service delivery
- Monitor and report on sales activities and follow up for management
- Conduct market research where appropriate
- Manage and attend presentations, shows and other events as required
- Monitor competitors, market conditions and product development
- Maintain and develop the customers database
- Enter on a regular basis all relevant information and actions within the company's CRM system
- Effectively use the outlook calendar for all planned events, meetings, appointments etc
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
- Experience in a business-to-business sales environment
- Developed business acumen and communication skills
- Full and valid driving licence
- Ability to undertake research and then communicate findings in an appropriate, written form
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of technical information, with the ability to convey this information to both a technical and non-technical audience
- Ability to work independently and autonomously
- Experience in the use of Microsoft applications, CRM systems and the internet as a research tool
- Experience in the Professional Groundcare machinery industry desirable, although other industries will be considered
- Relevant product and market knowledge
- Knowledge of basic business principles and administration procedures
JOIN US - BE PART OF OUR TEAM
We pride ourselves on going the extra mile through the knowledge and commitment of our staff and the dedication we have to offering outstanding customer service. We strive to attract and retain the very best sales, parts, service and administration staff in the industry and are always looking for the right candidate to join our expanding team.
As a successful candidate we offer the following benefits:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Company pension
- Health & Wellbeing benefits
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details.
JOB REF: AWDO-P12480
This job is being advertised by AWD online on behalf of the Turney Group
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