Ideal candidates will live in North East Scotland/Tayside/Highland/ Grampian.
This can be a perfect role for Greenkeepers, Head of Grounds and Course Managers to move into a full time commercial role. Moving from Practical to Commercial!
Technical Area Sales Manager Opportunity! Turf sector!
This field sales role is suitable for anyone living in the North East of Scotland being a central hub of your geographical sales remit. This role will incorporate large amounts of current account management coupled with the targeting of new sales. My client is open to both proven commercial experience and also candidates from a practical background looking to move into a commercial role.
WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?
Annual Base Salary of Circa £45k-£55k per annum. Negotiable DOE.
Bonus scheme applicable
Company car inclusive, traditionally a Tesla make/model
North Scotland sales remit – Aberdeen central location!
Monday to Friday working hours
Working with some of the top sporting clients in the UK across various sports, mainly golf
25 days leave + Bank holidays
Prospect of an amazing career within a terrific business
The best in training, upskilling and self-development
My client will fund and support BASIS/FACTS qualifications if required
Lots of on the job training
Upwardly mobile business encountering consistent growth
Permanent position from day one
THE BUSINESS
My excellent client is a market leader throughout the Agricultural and Sporting retail industry’s. Are you a driven and technically minded turf professional with a passion for sports surface management? Do you have an understanding of turf products, soil health and fine turf? My client is a rapidly growing market leader in fine turf sector, and they are looking for a Technical Area Sales Manager to join their team and drive sales growth across the North East of Scotland. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a dynamic business where your ideas, energy, and expertise will make a genuine impact. My client is open to both proven commercial experience and also candidates from a practical background looking to move into a commercial role.
THE ROLE
Build strong, long-lasting relationships with Greenkeepers, Course Managers, grounds teams and other key stakeholders.
Drive sales and revenue growth across your territory by leveraging our broad and diverse market-leading product portfolio.
Provide agronomic support and technical advice, helping customers get the best from our products and solutions.
Work independently and proactively to identify opportunities, influence decision-makers, and close business.
Contribute to new product development, providing market insight and feedback to R&D and marketing teams.
Play a key role in developing and delivering marketing strategies, tailored to your region’s needs and opportunities.
Collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure customer success and company growth.
THE PERSON
Proven experience in a technical role within the golf or fine turf sector, either practically or commercially
Strong technical understanding of the golf market including of turf products, soil health, nutrition and/or plant protection, this experience can be practical experience
A natural relationship-builder with excellent communication skills – able to connect with customers at all levels.
Self-motivated and independent thinker, with the initiative and ambition to make things happen.
Enthusiastic about career growth in a company that values innovation, teamwork and continuous improvement.
Comfortable working as part of a collaborative team where your input is valued and encouraged.
TO APPLY
Please apply for this position and your CV will go direct to Kyle Jevons who is leading the search. Alternatively, if you have any questions, please get in touch with Kyle at Westray Recruitment Group – (phone number removed)
Salary description
£45000.00 - £55000.00 per year