Area Sales Manager (Scotland)

WOULD YOU LIKE TO JOIN A MARKET LEADER? 

We’re hiring. We are growing our Spread-a-Bale team as a result of increasing sales and new product development. Designed and manufactured in Cheshire, our range of unique patent protected machines have become market leaders, working on beef, dairy, sheep, equine, pig and poultry units in the UK, Europe, North and South America, Asia and Oceania. 

Multi award winning for our innovation, Spread-a-Bale is continually developing new models in all agricultural sectors, together with the equine and recycling marketplace. 

Exceptional growth has led us to create a new position of Area Sales Manager (Scotland). This role will suit a highly professional, self-driven, responsible and motivated individual. 

This is a very exciting time to join the business and become a part of our dedicated, growing team driving the business forward.

Role overview

The successful candidate will provide field-based sales support for the Spread-a-Bale product range in Scotland as well as playing a key role in supporting both sales and marketing initiatives, helping to execute strategies that strengthen the brand and contribute towards revenue growth.

Day to day responsibilities include

• Managing and developing the dealer network including establishing sales targets and objectives and maintaining appropriate dealer stocking levels
• Achieving overall territory sales targets within guidelines for costs, profit and margins
• Ensuring that dealer visits are planned and carried out on a regular basis to keep Spread-a-Bale business at the forefront of the dealer’s sales activities
• Actively planning and implementing sales/marketing activities in conjunction with dealers to ensure area sales potential is being met
• Liaising with both dealer / customer and its appropriate territory after sales manager to facilitate a satisfactory and prompt response to all technical queries and issues
• Managing product demonstrations in an efficient, professional, productive and safe manner
• Conducting product training on a regular basis with dealer sales staff, either in the field, at the dealer’s premises or our factory
• Expanding the customer base for our products by identifying new customers and opportunities
• Supporting the company at national, regional, and local shows, working events and dealer open days, acting as an ambassador for Spread-a-Bale at all times

The ideal candidate

• Will have a comprehensive knowledge of the agricultural dealer network as well as relevant, practical experience in all livestock sectors
• Highly motivated and driven, with a passion for sales and relationship building across our dealer network
• Ability to motivate and train dealer staff to sell the Spread-a-Bale product range 
• A self-starter with exceptional interpersonal skills, the ability to engage, negotiate and go the extra mile
• Goal-oriented, with a focus on achieving long-term growth and success
• Strong organizational and computer skills with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Clean driving licence essential

If you are a results-driven individual with experience in agricultural sales, we would like to hear from you. Apply now and take the next step in your career with us as we grow our footprint in Scotland. 

Email your CV and covering letter to Spread-a-Bale sales director, Ed Lewis Elewis@spread-a-bale.com