09 Oct
KUHN
Great Britain
Job description
As a result of internal promotion, KUHN Group is hiring an Area Sales Manager for its UK site. Based on territory to cover Central England.
THE ROLE Strong engagement in both modern agricultural processes, excellent commercial and relationship-building attributes and the wherewithal to successfully develop existing and new business across a network of high-performing dealership operations are the key qualities you can bring to this dynamic and career-enhancing position
Key Responsibilities :
- Close liaison with the Companys designated dealers in order to formulate annual sales and marketing plans
- Ensure that annual budgets are delivered or exceeded in line with turnover and margin expectations
- Actively promote the Companys products and services within the dealer network, and assist with any relevant product update training
- Assist dealers where required in demonstrations or farm visits, including support in closing deals
- Market analysis, including competitor developments, market trends, etc
- Maintain dealer and end user database in order to maximise future sales opportunities
- Implement discount structures within the designated dealer network, establish bonus and incentives, along with retail finance options
- Participate in and actively contribute to presentations, seminars and training courses for dealers and end users
- Participate in shows and exhibitions, demonstrations, dealer open days and other events on a local, regional and national basis
- Undertake regular product training either in the UK or at the Companys European headquarters in order to continually improve product and competitor knowledge
- Compile, manage and refer back to weekly call log system, ensuring follow ups are actioned
Essential Experience :
- Demonstrable commercial success within the agricultural machinery sector
- Working within the UK agricultural machinery dealer network or for a manufacturer
- Capable of working within a budgetary framework, motivated by achieving and exceeding targets
- Hands-on and practical experience in the set-up and correct operation of modern agricultural machinery at a semi-technical level
- Strong interpersonal skills, capable of establishing and developing rewarding professional relationships, with a well-developed spectrum of communication strategies
- Strong level of IT literacy and familiar with modern sales and marketing methods including social media and CRM systems
- Living in or prepared to relocate to Central England
- Full,
clean driving licence
Benefits
A very competitive remuneration package will be awarded to the successful candidate which will fully reflect the importance of this role within our organisation.
The following additional benefits will also form part of the package :
- 25 days holiday plus statutory bank holidays.
- Company car.
- Private medical and dental cover.
- Death in service benefit.
- Income protection cover.
- Enhanced company pension contributions.
- Employee assistance programme.
- Employee benefits platform.
▶️ Area Sales Manager - Central England
🖊️ KUHN
📍 Great Britain