WHAT’S THE JOB? SALES DIRECTOR
WHO’S THE EMPLOYER? An established, innovation-focused UK OEM, producing a specialist, in-demand product portfolio which is set to expand further in the forthcoming years. The Company’s worldwide footprint continues to grow, with key distributors representing the brand in diverse markets.
WHAT’S THE INDUSTRY? Agricultural Machinery
HOW WILL I BE REWARDED? Industry leading base salary + OTE, vehicle and benefits package
WHAT’S THE LOCATION? North of England (with regular travel, both within the UK and overseas)
WHAT CAN YOU TELL ME ABOUT THE ROLE? Fully accountable for the delivery and execution of annual sales plans to achieve revenue and growth objectives as part of an overall Company growth strategy focusing on target markets, key accounts and dealer development. The role will manage a field-based regional sales team and reports directly to the Managing Director.
WHAT QUALITIES AND EXPERIENCE DO I NEED?
- You have significant and successful experience in managing B2B sales activities and developing distribution / dealer sales partners, both domestic and overseas
- You must have thorough knowledge of and significant career experience within the agricultural equipment sector as well as a good understanding of everyday farming activities
- Your sales management credentials are first-class; you have well-developed team leadership skills, a proven ability to coach and mentor whilst driving sales and growth objectives – you fully understand budget setting and delivery, managing a robust sales pipeline process and are experienced in deploying effective marketing plans
- Your well-rounded commercial skillset should include strategic account management, an entrepreneurial mindset, ability to negotiate and influence commercial decisions and to professionally represent a premium brand at all levels
- You have strong analytical skills, capable of identifying and reacting to market trends and new opportunities ahead of the competition backed up by comprehensive knowledge of the competitive landscape
- You have excellent communication skills, coupled with first class interpersonal and relationship building skills as well as good all-round presentation and IT experience
- Your natural enterprising and driven nature should permeate all activities and positively enthuse those around you to achieve high performance levels
- You have experience in and are prepared for regular international travel, possess good cultural understanding at all levels, have a clean driving license and preferably reside close to a major airport
WHAT SHOULD I DO NOW? If this rare and exceptional opportunity inspires you, and you have the high-level sales management experience required, along with an impressive track record of achieving / exceeding results, experience in export sales we would love to hear from you. Please email your up-to-date CV (in complete confidence) along with bullet points highlighting your key skills and expertise directly to [email protected]