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Groundcare Machinery Sales

Kemp Recruitment
West Midlands
3 weeks ago
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Position: Area Sales Manager – Groundcare
Location: Daventry, Northamptonshire
Salary: £30,000 - £45,000

About the Company

My client a leading supplier of agricultural and groundcare machinery, representing a range of premium brands, they are seeking a passionate and driven Area Sales Manager to join their expanding Groundcare Sales Team. This role is based in Daventry, Northamptonshire, covering a high-potential territory including Leicestershire, parts of Warwickshire, and the West Midlands.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop a successful sales career within a supportive, professional, and forward-thinking organisation, working with cutting-edge equipment in a dynamic and rewarding industry.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain strong, long-term relationships with new and existing groundcare, domestic, and commercial customers.
  • Promote market-leading brands through regular customer visits, calls, and territory management.
  • Manage the full sales process - from enquiry and machine demonstration to quotation, negotiation, and delivery.
  • Provide consultative advice tailored to each customer’s business needs and objectives.
  • Confidently demonstrate new and used machinery, showcasing value, performance, and suitability.
  • Maintain accurate customer records and activity tracking via the CRM system.
  • Collaborate with sales, parts, and service teams to ensure a seamless customer experience.

About You

  • Strong knowledge of the groundcare, professional turf, or machinery sector, with a solid understanding of customer needs and industry challenges.
  • A self-motivated and confident sales professional capable of working independently to deliver consistent results.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage at all levels.
  • Commercially aware and well-organised, with experience managing the full sales cycle from lead generation to delivery.
  • A full UK driving licence is essential.

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