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Harvesting Territory Sales Manager
Responsible for UK East of England – (Field - Based Role)
We are looking for a Harvesting Territory Sales Manager to join our UK & Ireland Agriculture Division.
Your mission is to drive the strategic growth of our combine and forager business by serving as a harvesting equipment sales specialist, building strong customer relationships, and supporting dealers in the effective implementation of the sales process to maximise customer success, sales performance and market share.
Your responsibilities covering harvesting products
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Take full commercial responsibility for achieving sales targets and growing market share within the assigned product portfolio.
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Support dealer teams in developing and executing sales plans, strengthening customer relationships, and expanding opportunities with key accounts.
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Provide expert guidance and advice to dealer partners on product, sales, and marketing initiatives.
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Manage company assets effectively to maximise return on investment and support business objectives.
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Assist with the delivery of sales training programmes, product demonstrations, and new product launches.
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Gather, analyse, and communicate market opportunities, customer feedback, and competitive intelligence to support business strategy.
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Review product-related sales and marketing materials, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with brand standards.
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Act as a product ambassador, promoting the company's harvesting solutions and supporting customers throughout the sales process.
What skills do you need
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships at all levels.
- Highly motivated, flexible, and willing to travel as required by the role.
- Confident and effective presenter, capable of delivering engaging presentations to a variety of audiences.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
- Commercially astute, with a sound understanding of business drivers and customer needs.
- A full driving licence is essential for this role.
Education and experience
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Educated to degree level in agriculture, agricultural engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related discipline is desirable.
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Proven experience working with large-scale agricultural machinery, harvesting equipment, or other heavy mobile plant equipment.
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Strong technical understanding of agricultural operations, machinery maintenance, and equipment performance.
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Practical experience within the agricultural, farming, or agricultural machinery sectors would be advantageous.
What will make you stand out
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Demonstrates a strong work ethic and commitment to achieving high standards.
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Effective management of time, priorities, and resources to deliver both business and people-focused objectives.
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Commands respect through professionalism, integrity, and strong leadership.
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A proactive self-starter who takes ownership and initiative without the need for close supervision.
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Driven to deliver sustainable, long-term results and continuous improvement.
What we offer
John Deere offers a competitive rewards package including 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service), the opportunity to buy and sell holiday, a premium company car, private medical insurance, a flexible and inclusive working environment, a competitive bonus scheme, contributory pension scheme, Group Income Protection, and Group Life Assurance/Death in Service benefits, along with home office working equipment such as a laptop and mobile phone.
We invest in our employee’s personal development, and as a business with over 70,000 employees worldwide we offer excellent career development opportunities for the right candidate.
The position is field-based and involves working from home when not visiting dealers/customers or supporting events. The successful candidate will be expected to live within a commutable distance of the territory.
Everyone is welcome at John Deere. We firmly believe that diversity and inclusion make us even stronger.
We look forward to receiving your online application.
Closing Date: 11 September 2026
