Job Description My client is a leading supplier of Agricultural Irrigation and Dirty Water Dispersal Equipment and they are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Sales Manager / Technical Sales Manager to join an established UK manufacturer operating within the mechanised irrigation and water management sector. \n This is a key role within the business, combining business development, technical sales, system design, customer relationship management and field-based support. \n Our ideal candidate will have a full background within the Agricultural Sales and be able to demonstrate confidence in building relationships in this Sector. \n You will take ownership of customer opportunities from initial enquiry through to specification, quotation, order, delivery and commissioning. n This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced technical sales professional looking for a role with genuine autonomy, customer contact and the opportunity to make a significant contribution to business growth. \n Key Responsibilities \n Sales & Business Development \n · Take ownership of sales performance, revenue growth and agreed sales targets. \n · Develop key accounts, tenders, partnerships and dealer/distributor opportunities. \n · Build and manage a strong sales pipeline from initial enquiry through to order. \n · Develop long-term relationships with customers across agriculture, commercial and specialist markets. \n · Negotiate and close sales with a strong understanding of price, margin, cost, value and customer requirements. \n · Provide regular sales forecasts, pipeline updates, performance reports and market intelligence to senior management. \n Technical Sales & System Design \n · Visit customer sites to understand their operational and technical requirements. \n · Assess factors including water availability, flow, pressure, field layout, distances, topography, crop requirements and irrigation strategy. \n · Specify complete irrigation solutions, including irrigation machines, hose reels, booms, pumps, hose diameters, nozzles, spacing and application rates. \n · Apply a strong practical understanding of hydraulics, pumps, flow, pressure, hose sizing and water application rates. \n Commissioning & Field Support \n · Attend customer sites to support installation, commissioning and handover of equipment. \n · Troubleshoot technical and practical issues in the field. \n · Provide customer training and operational guidance. \n · Gather customer and field feedback to support product development and continuous improvement. \n Aftermarket & Customer Development \n · Identify opportunities for spare parts, consumables, upgrades and system enhancements. \n · Develop repeat business through strong customer relationships and ongoing account management. \n · Identify opportunities to improve customer performance, water efficiency and system reliability. \n · Support a seamless customer journey from enquiry through to delivery, commissioning and ongoing support. \n About You \n We are looking for an individual who combines commercial sales ability with strong technical understanding. \n You will ideally have: \n · At least 5 years' experience in sales, ideally within irrigation, agricultural engineering, water systems, pumps, machinery or a related technical sector. \n · A proven track record of generating sales, winning new business and delivering against revenue targets. \
Technical Sale manager in Banbury employer: Barker Ross Group
At Barker Ross Group, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values diversity and promotes equality. Our Production Operative role in St Ives, Cambridgeshire, not only provides competitive pay but also offers flexible shift patterns that accommodate work-life balance, along with opportunities for skill development in a dynamic production environment. Join us to be part of a team that encourages growth and fosters a sense of community among its employees.
