Area Sales Manager


Company:	Agricultural Recruitment Specialists
Salary:	£30,000 to £50,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	North Yorkshire, HG
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	14 Oct 2026
Closing date:	12 Nov 2026

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Summary

Area Sales Manager– Agricultural Machinery

Area Sales Manager– Agricultural Machinery - Scotland, Northern England & Northern Ireland Territory - £30,000 - £50,000 + Vehicle + Benefits

The Job:

We are working on behalf of a leading agricultural machinery business to recruit a Area Sales Manager covering Scotland, Northern England and Northern Ireland. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially focused agricultural machinery professional to join a well established organisation and play a key role in driving sales growth across a large territory. Working closely with an established dealer network, you will be responsible for developing market opportunities, supporting customers, increasing product awareness and delivering sales performance across a specialist range of bedding and feeding equipment.

This field based role combines technical agricultural machinery knowledge with relationship led sales, offering plenty of customer interaction, dealer engagement and opportunities to influence business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop and maintain strong relationships with an established dealer network

- Work with dealers to create and implement annual sales and marketing plans

- Drive sales performance and achieve revenue and profitability targets

- Support dealers with customer visits, machinery demonstrations and sales opportunities

- Deliver product training and technical updates to dealers and customers

- Monitor market activity, competitor developments and industry trends

- Maintain accurate customer and dealer records through CRM systems

- Assist with promotional campaigns, finance packages and incentive programmes

- Represent the business at agricultural shows, exhibitions, dealer open days and demonstration events

- Produce regular activity reports and follow up plans

- Continuously develop product and industry knowledge through ongoing training

The Company:

Our client is a leading agricultural machinery business with a strong reputation for supplying innovative equipment and delivering exceptional customer support across the farming sector. Through continued investment, product development and dealer network growth, they have established themselves as a trusted partner to agricultural businesses throughout the UK and Ireland.

The Candidate:

- Proven experience within the agricultural machinery sector

- Experience working for a machinery manufacturer, distributor or dealership network

- Strong commercial awareness with a track record of achieving sales targets

- Practical knowledge of modern agricultural machinery and its operation

- Excellent communication, relationship-building and customer service skills

- Ability to influence, negotiate and engage with a wide range of stakeholders

- Strong IT skills, including CRM systems and digital sales tools

- Self-motivated, organised and capable of managing a large territory effectively

- Willingness to travel extensively throughout Scotland, Northern England and Northern Ireland

- Full UK driving licence

- Based within, or willing to relocate to, Scotland or Northern England

The Package:

- Salary of £30,000 per annum DOE + £18,600 commission, £49,272 total package

- Company vehicle

- Enhanced pension contribution scheme

- Private medical and dental cover

- Income protection and life assurance

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Comprehensive employee benefits platform

- 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

- Long term career progression with a respected agricultural machinery business

Please email your CV to Charlotte Levent, Senior Delivery Recruitment Consultant, CLevent@agriRS.co.uk.

Candidate Requirements

All applicants must hold a minimum of an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2, or an equivalent qualification relevant to the role applied for. Candidates must also have the legal right to work in the UK or hold a valid visa permitting employment.

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About Agricultural Recruitment Specialists

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists is a market-leading, specialist recruitment partner connecting top talent with leading organisations across the agriculture, farming, food and fresh produce, horticulture, environmental, and rural sectors.

Why Work With Us?

With deep industry knowledge and an extensive global network, we are uniquely positioned to connect high-calibre professionals with forward-thinking organisations. Our consultative approach ensures we deliver not just candidates, but long-term value.

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