Business Development Manager
Are you a technically minded machinery salesperson with a background in Dairy Farming or the AD sector?
Our client, a UK leading Dairy equipment manufacturer, is looking for a Business Development Manager to grow their dealership network, and improve product distribution across the North of the UK and Scotland.
You will be the technical and commercial link between the factory and dealership. You'll oversee all current relationships with dealerships and help make connections with potential new distributors. You'll get to represent a premium brand, and will need to know the products back-to-front.
The role will give you plenty of independence. Ideally you'd be well connected across the agricultural machinery dealership network in the north and have an in-depth understanding of the Dairy equipment market; you also help gather industry information to inform the company's commercial strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
Identify and build new business relationships across the north of England and into Scotland
Collaborate with sales, marketing and senior management teams.
Manage and maintain strong relationships with dealers, distributors, and key accounts.
Develop and implement strategic plans to grow market share and increase brand visibility.
Attend trade shows, exhibitions, and on-farm demos to showcase product range.
Offer market insights to inform product development and marketing efforts.
Show potential clients around market-leading manufacturing facility
Immediately take on and manage responsibilities for 20+ key accounts.
Ensure excellent customer support and service delivery.
Your profile:
Proven agricultural machinery sales experience would be a clear advantage. Recent technical sales experience in an allied sector is a minimum requirement.
An existing ledger would be preferred.
Sound technical understanding/interest in agricultural machinery.
Ability to drive sales growth.
Build longstanding customer relationships.
Embrace and contribute towards a strong team ethic.
Full driving license.
Remunerations:
Competitive base salary + bonus + commission.
Company vehicle or car allowance.
Career development potential + consistent CPD opportunities.
28 days of Annual Leaves + Bank Holidays
How to apply:
For more information and an informal confidential discussion please call Rupert Kettle on: / or e-mail your CV (in word format) and covering letter to , thank you.
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