At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive sales and growth while building strong customer relationships.
- Company: Join Ben Burgess, a trusted partner in agriculture with 90 years of experience.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, bonus scheme, and extensive training opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible hours and a company car included, plus a focus on work-life balance.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the agricultural industry while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Sales experience preferred; full training provided for those new to the industry.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 33000 £ per year.
We are looking for a driven and customer-focused Area Sales Manager to join our expanding team.
What you'll be doing:
- Driving Sales & Growth – manage a portfolio of brands, securing both new and repeat business.
- Building Customer Relationships – be a trusted advisor, matching products and services to customer needs.
- Managing the Full Sales Cycle – from lead generation to demos, finance solutions, and after-sales follow-up.
- Representing Ben Burgess – attend customer-focused events and ensure every interaction is first‑class.
- Collaborating with teams – work closely with finance, marketing, and depot managers to maximise opportunities.
Qualifications:
- Proven sales experience, ideally in high‑value equipment (£100k+ unit price).
- Agricultural industry knowledge (preferred but not essential – full training provided).
- A results‑driven individual with a strong track record in sales success.
- Excellent customer relationship skills with a professional approach.
- Tech‑savvy mindset – experience with Microsoft Office and CRM systems is a plus.
- Full UK driving licence and flexibility to work extended hours when needed.
- Seasonal & weekend availability – weekend and harvest availability will be required to meet customer demands.
At Ben Burgess, we are more than just a supplier of machinery – we're a trusted partner to farmers, contractors and businesses in agriculture, construction and GroundsCare. With over 90 years of experience and a deep‑rooted commitment to our motto, 'Where Service Still Counts,' we take pride in providing first‑class support and solutions that keep our customers moving forward.
What you'll get in return:
- Competitive salary, reviewed annually.
- Bonus scheme linked to performance and department success.
- Uncapped investment in training and development – if you want to grow, we'll support you.
- Enhanced holiday and sick pay to promote a healthy work‑life balance.
- Company car with business and personal allowance.
- A range of benefits, including company pension, employee discounts, health & wellbeing programmes, and more.
Area Sales Manager employer: Ben Burgess
At Ben Burgess, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values teamwork and customer service. Located in Beeston, our team enjoys opportunities for professional growth within a company that has over 90 years of experience in the agricultural sector, ensuring that every employee can contribute to and benefit from our commitment to innovation and excellence.
