Dealer Sales Manager

What was your biggest challenge selling groundcare / arboricultural machinery last year? Apart from being held accountable for things you can’t influence. Or having to work to transactional targets, when relationships should come first. You want somewhere you can deliver, and be recognised for it, building on good foundations – this role has come about through promotion, and a job well done. You enjoy selling high quality products, known for their simplified design, ease of use and reliability. A brand you and your dealers can get behind. You focus on the things you can control:

• Developing long-term relationships with your dealers to help them sell more. Budget for 2025 is around £5m
• Account management, training, coaching, sales enablement and being your dealers’ go-to person
• Listening to the market to help the employer make informed decisions

Get these right and sales are the consequence. More than that, you want everyone to win, as they act on your feedback and guidance.  You’ll benefit from taking over an established, successful region, with support from across the business.  Where they treat you like an adult, and key to their strategy. About you

• Direct experience of managing B2B sales of groundcare or arboricultural machinery through dealer networks. Transferrable experience such as importer / distribution sales in their industry will also be considered.
• While you are a capable sales professional, you work to the long-term, putting relationships first.
• Based from home, you’ll have good access to the West of the UK, able to travel 2-3 days a week. Though you’ll work remotely, they’ll want you to feel part of the team. You manage your diary.

We can consider candidates at different stages in their career, as long as you can meet these points. Points that may interest you Salary budgeted at £50k. However, there is some flexibility for the right candidate.  Benefits:

• Company vehicle (currently Ford Ranger)
• Profit related company bonus
• 23 days holiday increasing to 25
• Salary sacrifice EV leasing scheme available.
• Life insurance
• Health assessments and wellbeing initiatives
• 24/7 virtual GP and Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced family leave
• Various rewards schemes and discounts

This role does not have a commission structure / sales-related bonus. Full job description, person specification and candidate pack available. 1st stage will be by Teams, 2nd on-site at their head office in Suffolk. Next steps Contact me on 07896 092024 or greg.wyatt@bwrecruitment.co.uk, if you need any help in deciding whether to apply. Or please apply if you are ready. Don’t worry if your CV isn’t up to date – use what you have and we can deal with the rest later. All applications will receive a reply within 3 days. Please note: the employer cannot sponsor a visa. You’ll need permanent and unrestricted right to work in the UK.