Role Purpose
To develop the skills, knowledge, and behaviours required to progress into a Sales Manager role. The Trainee Agricultural Sales Person supports the Sales Team with customer engagement, product learning, demonstrations, and administrative tasks while building a strong understanding of agricultural machinery and customer needs.
Key Accountabilities
· Build foundational product knowledge across tractors, telehandlers, implements, and associated machinery.
· Support Sales Managers with customer enquiries, quotations, and follow‑up communication.
· Assist with machinery demonstrations, handovers, and on‑farm visits.
· Maintain accurate CRM records and support preparation of sales documentation.
· Contribute to the organisation of open days, shows, working demos, and promotional events.
· Ensure machinery is presented to a high standard for customer interactions.
· Work collaboratively with Parts, Service, and Administration teams to support the full customer experience.
· Participate in manufacturer and internal training programmes.
· Undertake general duties to support the Sales Department as required.
Core Competencies
Customer Focus
· Builds rapport easily and communicates clearly.
· Understands customer needs and responds professionally.
· Demonstrates a positive, helpful attitude.
Learning & Development
· Shows curiosity and commitment to learning machinery, systems, and sales processes.
· Applies feedback and guidance from mentors.
· Demonstrates steady progression in technical and sales capability.
Teamwork & Collaboration
· Works effectively with colleagues across Sales, Parts, Service, and Admin.
· Shares information and supports team objectives.
· Contributes positively to team culture.
Organisation & Accuracy
· Maintains accurate CRM entries and documentation.
· Follows processes and keeps work structured.
· Manages time effectively and prioritises tasks.
Communication
· Communicates confidently with customers and colleagues.
· Produces clear written information when required.
· Represents the company professionally at all times.
Initiative & Problem Solving
· Takes ownership of tasks and follows them through.
· Identifies opportunities to support customers or improve processes.
· Seeks guidance appropriately while developing independence.
Experience & Qualifications
Essential
· Interest in agriculture, machinery, or rural industries.
· Confident communicator with a willingness to learn.
· Good IT skills.
· Full UK driving licence.
Desirable
· Experience in customer‑facing roles.
· Practical farming or machinery experience.
· Mechanical understanding.
Training & Progression Pathway
· Structured induction and product training.
· Mentoring from Sales Managers.
· Manufacturer training courses.
· Clear progression route to Territory Sales Manager upon meeting competency milestones
Salary to be discussed further the interview
Working Relationships
Internal: Sales Team, Parts Department, Service Department, Administration.
External: Customers, suppliers, manufacturers.
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Pay: From £22,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Ashford TN27 0AN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (required)
Work Location: In person
