Overton (UK) Limited are seeking a sales manager for the ALTOZ tracked and Mean Green electric mowers for Northern England.

Overton UK’s products are innovative, niche and market leaders within their field. We have been established since 1992 and have based our business on continuous product development and strong client relationships. Working with our clients and their needs, we ensure excellent customer service.

We are now looking to expand our team and we have an opening for an enthusiastic, focused and self-motivated individual who will work as part of our sales team. The successful candidate will develop sales within the industry of our ‘exclusive’ ALTOZ Tracked Mowers, the established Mean Green commercial electric mowers plus other brands. The role is to cover an area from Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire up to the Scottish borders.  

Main Purpose of Job:

• Sales development of our products from the following areas - Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire to the Scottish borders.
• To recruit and train new dealers.
• To increase existing dealer sales.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Effectively manage a given territory and grow sales.
• Feedback relevant market data, buyer behaviour, market trends, and business opportunities to senior management.  Keeping up to date with competitor ranges activities and developments.
• Assist in preparing and agreeing annual and monthly sales forecasts.
• Establish and maintain regular contact with dealers and to work closely to provide them with the necessary support.
• Plan all visits, including appointments with key accounts minimum one week in advance.
• Carrying out demonstrations and presentations to dealers and customers.
• Attend national and regional trade shows.
• Travel within the territory with some hotel stays as travel could include remote locations and corporate functions. Occasional weekend and/or evening work may be required to support dealer/business events.

Main Experience & Skills Required:

• Proven sales track record within the Groundcare Industry is an advantage.
• Must be a team player.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required to establish effective business relationships with internal and external partners.
• Ability to effectively engage at all levels in the sales process.
• Strong organizational, planning, communication and negotiation skills are essential.
• Full clean driving license covering categories B+E Full UK driving licence. A towing (B&E) category would be advantageous.
• Ideally live in a convenient location inside the territory.

Other Information:

• The position reports directly to the Sales Director and is responsible for business growth across the area, to be able to achieve pre-determined sales levels.
• Competitive salary with commission, company vehicle and benefits package available dependent on experience.
• Full training will be given on the machinery and systems that are used within Overton (UK).

Applications:

Interested applicants should apply in writing by sending their CV and covering letter to: 
Guy Overton at guy@overtonukltd.com

Deadline: 4th March 2022