At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead sales strategies and build strong dealer relationships in the agricultural machinery sector.
- Company: Established European OEM with a focus on innovation and growth.
- Benefits: Excellent salary, benefits package, and opportunities for travel.
- Other info: Join a collaborative environment with a chance to drive growth and success.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact in a thriving industry while leading a dynamic team.
- Qualifications: Proven sales management experience in B2B or B2C, especially in agricultural equipment.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
A successful, established, innovation-focused European OEM is seeking a General Manager for the UK & ROI. The Company’s product portfolio is highly sought-after in the UK and Irish markets, distributed by a proactive and high-performing dealer network.
Industry: Agricultural machinery
Location: UK (with regular travel, both within the UK and overseas)
Role Overview: Reporting directly to the Group CCO, you will be fully accountable for the delivery and execution of annual sales plans to achieve agreed revenue and growth objectives. Maintaining and developing first-class dealer relationships is pivotal to the success of the role, along with ensuring that excellent standards of product support and customer service are upheld at all times.
Qualities and Experience Required:
- Significant experience in managing B2B or B2C sales activities with a demonstrated history of exceeding commercial targets.
- Thorough knowledge of and significant career experience within the agricultural equipment sector, along with a good understanding of everyday farming activities.
- First-class sales management credentials with well-developed team leadership skills and a proven ability in driving sales and growth objectives.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to negotiate and influence commercial decisions, professionally representing a premium brand at all levels.
- Excellent knowledge of the UK and ROI dealer network, understanding their challenges and working in partnership towards agreed objectives.
- Strong analytical skills, capable of identifying and reacting to market trends and new opportunities ahead of the competition, backed up by comprehensive knowledge of the competitive landscape.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills, thriving in a small team environment with flexibility, a collaborative spirit, and a down-to-earth attitude.
- Natural enterprising and driven nature that positively enthuses those around you to achieve high performance levels.
- Clean driving license, residing centrally within the UK (ideally in East Anglia), and comfortable with regular travel, including overseas.
Next Steps: If this rare and exceptional opportunity inspires you, and you have the high-level sales management and team leadership experience required, we would love to hear from you. Please email your up-to-date CV (in complete confidence) along with bullet points highlighting your key skills and expertise directly to james.garrod@jptrett.com.
Country Manager in England employer: JP Trett Ltd - Agricultural Recruitment, Search, Selection, Head hunting
As a Country Manager for this innovative European OEM, you will join a dynamic and forward-thinking team that values excellence and collaboration. The company offers a competitive salary and benefits package, alongside opportunities for professional growth within the thriving agricultural machinery sector. With a strong focus on maintaining exceptional dealer relationships and customer service, you will be part of a culture that encourages entrepreneurial spirit and high performance, all while enjoying the flexibility of regular travel across the UK and beyond.
Contact Details:
JP Trett Ltd - Agricultural Recruitment, Search, Selection, Head hunting Recruitment Team
