BACKGROUND

Atkins is one of the largest farm machinery dealerships in Ireland and is proud to represent many leading brands of farm machinery including Fendt, JCB (Agriculture), Kubota, McHale, Pottinger, Major, Bredal, Bogballe, Vaderstad and others. Our operations in Cork are co-ordinated from our main loaction on the Carrigrohane Road which is supported by local outlets in Bandon and Fermoy. Our Farm Machinery retail sales area is subdivided into territories, each of which is managed by a different salesperson. Ahead of a forthcoming retirement we are seeking to recruit a salesperson to cover the North and East Cork areas.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of 2 years in a machinery industry or sales role required;
• A prior exposure to farming very much preferred;
• A post second level qualification preferred;
• IT literate.

JOB PURPOSE

The sale of the company’s portfolio of agricultural machinery to potential and existing customers in a designated area.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Progress sales leads from initial enquiry through to closure;
• Value trade-ins, researching market prices and refurb estimates;
• Ensure any after sales issues raised by a customer are attended to;
• Manage the territory, cultivating the customer base and always looking for opportunities;
• Attendance at machinery shows, including stand assembly, as required;
• Install machinery with customers where appropriate;
• Pass sales enquiries from customers outside the territory to the relevant colleague;
• Liaise as required with suppliers regarding specification, price, aftersales issues, etc.;
• Adhere to company sales procedures and policies – deal sheets, contract documentation, credit policy, etc.
• Maintain a sales diary and enquiry log.