Golf Machinery Area Sales Manager

We are expanding our sales team in Kent, with a focus on machinery for the golf sector. We are looking for someone with a strong sales background who is a skilled closer and has a keen interest in groundcare, golf, or horticultural machinery. This role would suit someone who enjoys a high degree of autonomy, enjoys forging client relationships and working in an evolving industry. Role Purpose & Duties: You will be responsible for the nurturing and maintaining of existing customer relationships while seeking out new business opportunities with a key focus on golf, as well as other sports and Local Authorities. Ernest Doe & Sons Ltd has the privilege of selling the most advanced Golf Greens mower on the market, and the promotion of this machine will be a key aspect of the role. With a clearly defined territory, you will operate with an elevated level of autonomy once established in the role. Supported by the Branch & Sales Manager to champion your success, you will need to commit to the full sales cycle, from enquiry to delivery and eventually renewal. Essential Skills/Experience:

• Proven targeted sales performance
• Interest in groundcare/golf/horticultural machinery
• Ability to understand technical machinery operation
• Confidence to sell to all levels from operator to CEO
• Professional and disciplined work ethic
• Full driving license
Other duties:
• Representing the Dealership and portfolio of brands to customers in defined sales area of reasonability
• Maintains up to date product knowledge
• Attending customer focused events
• Ensuring products are delivered to the customer in-line with brand and company guidelines and the customer experience is first class
• Build strong and loyal relationships with customers within the sales area
• Customer satisfaction and customer service
• Target driven with the ability to upsell to achieve and exceed targets
  
  Be self-motivated and able to work on your own initiative
• Has the ability to be influencing and persuading and able close a deal
• Have the ability where necessary to demonstrate equipment
• Administratively organized and able to use Excel, Word, Outlook and Google maps
  
  32 days annual leave including bank holidays, Company Sick Pay Scheme, Workplace Pension, Employee Referral Bonus Scheme, Winter Flu Jab Service, Wellbeing Focus Group, Staff Discount in Country Stores and Life Assurance Cover (2 x salary)