Location
Newark, Nottinghamshire | United Kingdom
Job description
Job Description
Sales Manager
Newark, Full Time, Permanent
£30,000-£40,000
Future Prospects Group are proud to working with a leading provider of innovative solutions in the off-road machinery industry, to recruit a dynamic Sales Manager with a proven track record in sales and a strong engineering background. The ideal candidate will also possess excellent people management skills, coupled with a good understanding of technical engineering environments (preferably within an agricultural or mechanical setting).
The Role
The successful Sales Manager will become involved in the following key areas:
Sales Strategy and Execution:
- Develop and implement effective sales strategies to achieve revenue targets.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the agricultural machinery and off-road machines sector.
- Nurture and expand relationships with existing clients to maximize sales.
Technical Understanding:
- Utilise engineering knowledge to effectively communicate the technical aspects of our products to customers.
- Provide technical support to customers and collaborate with the engineering team to address client needs.
People Management:
- Lead and mentor a sales team, providing guidance, training, and support.
- Foster a positive and collaborative team environment.
- Conduct regular performance reviews and set clear goals for the team.
Market Analysis:
- Stay informed about industry trends, competitor activities, and market changes.
- Analyse market conditions to identify new opportunities and challenges.
Customer Engagement:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, dealers, and distributors.
- Conduct product demonstrations and presentations to showcase the features and benefits of our offerings.
The Candidate
The ideal Sales Manager will be able to demonstrate the following:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related field is preferred but not essential.
- Proven experience in sales, with a strong background in people management.
- In-depth understanding of agricultural or off-road machinery is preferred but not essential.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- The willingness for regular travel within the UK and internationally to meet clients, attend trade shows, and participate in industry events.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
Thank you for your interest in this vacancy and good luck with your application.
If you have not heard from a member of the Future Prospects team within 7 days from your application, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback
The services of Future Prospects are those of an Employment Agency.
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Salary
£30k - £40k per annum
