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
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