Salary: £37000 – £42000/annum DOE Plus company vehicle
Permanent – Full Time
Agriculture
Oxfordshire
date posted: 2026-07-16 12:16:41
Agricultural Area Sales Manager – Agricultural Machinery Sales
This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship – the successful applicant must have existing Right to Work in the UK.
Are you an experienced Agricultural Machinery Sales professional looking to develop an established territory with a respected agricultural dealership?
Do you enjoy building long-term customer relationships while helping farmers invest in the latest agricultural machinery and equipment?
Would you like the opportunity to represent leading agricultural brands whilst managing your own sales territory with the autonomy to grow your customer base?
Location of the Job:
Northamptonshire & North Oxfordshire
Salary & Benefits Package:
£37,000 – £42,000pa – dependent on experience
Attractive commission and bonus structure
Company vehicle
Laptop and mobile phone
Income protection and life assurance benefit
Employee assistance programme and shopping discounts
Ongoing manufacturer and product training
Established sales territory with existing customer base
Long-term career progression opportunities
Pension scheme
About the Company:
Our client is a well-established and highly respected agricultural machinery dealership with an excellent reputation for customer service across the farming industry. Representing leading agricultural machinery manufacturers, the business supplies, services and supports a wide range of equipment for agricultural customers throughout the region.
Due to continued growth, they are now looking to recruit an Agricultural Area Sales Manager to develop sales across an established territory, working closely with both existing customers and new prospects.
Agricultural Area Sales Manager – The Job Role Details:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Agricultural Area Sales Manager to take responsibility for an established sales territory covering Northamptonshire and North Oxfordshire. Working closely with farmers, contractors and rural businesses, you will promote a comprehensive range of agricultural machinery while delivering outstanding customer service throughout the sales process.
This is a field-based role where you’ll manage your own diary, maintain regular customer contact, identify new business opportunities and build lasting relationships across your territory.
The successful candidate will combine strong commercial awareness with excellent product knowledge and a genuine passion for agriculture.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop new business opportunities within your assigned territory
Manage and grow relationships with existing agricultural customers
Promote and sell agricultural machinery and associated products
Qualify sales opportunities and generate new leads
Arrange and carry out customer visits and on-farm demonstrations
Prepare quotations and negotiate sales agreements
Deliver professional product presentations and advice
Maintain accurate customer records using the company CRM system
Monitor market trends, competitor activity and customer requirements
Attend agricultural shows, demonstrations and customer events
Work closely with colleagues across sales, service and parts departments
Deliver an exceptional level of customer service from initial enquiry through to delivery and follow-up
Essential Candidate Skills & Experience:
Previous experience selling agricultural machinery or related agricultural products
Good understanding of modern farming practices and machinery
Proven ability to build strong customer relationships
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
Commercially driven with a proven track record of achieving sales targets
Strong organisational and time management skills
IT literate with experience using CRM systems and Microsoft Office
Full UK driving licence
Fluent English language skills
Desirable:
Established knowledge of the local agricultural community
Previous experience within an agricultural dealership
Knowledge of precision farming or modern agricultural technology
Existing agricultural customer network within the region
Working Hours:
This is a full-time, field-based position working Monday to Friday, managing an established sales territory across Northamptonshire and North Oxfordshire. Flexibility will be required to attend customer meetings, demonstrations, agricultural shows and industry events when required.
How to Apply:
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As we are a specialist recruitment business within the Agricultural and Farming industry, all applicants must hold an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2, or an equivalent qualification relevant to the role.
Key Words:
Agricultural Area Sales Manager, Agricultural Sales Representative, Area Sales Manager, Farm Machinery Sales, Agricultural Machinery, Agricultural Equipment, Territory Sales Manager, Farm Machinery Dealer, Agricultural Sales Executive, Agricultural Machinery Jobs, Agricultural Sales Jobs, Field Sales, Farm Equipment, Agricultural Business Development, Sales Jobs UK
We thank all applicants who apply for this role; however, only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted. All applications will be handled in strict confidence and personal details will not be shared without prior consent.
About Us
Established in 2013, Agricultural and Farming Jobs provide expert recruitment, headhunting, and job advertising services across agriculture, food and fresh produce, machinery, engineering, livestock, technical, commercial, and specialist sectors throughout the UK and internationally.
