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MACHINERY SPECIALIST

Employer
JP Trett
Location
East Anglia
Salary
Excellent salary package plus extensive benefits
Closing date
18 Jul 2022

Job Details

WHAT’S THE JOB? MACHINERY SPECIALIST

WHO’S THE EMPLOYER? Supporting many differing farming enterprises throughout the UK covering a substantial acreage, this co-operative organisation is owned by its farmer members who contribute to its strategic direction. Proactively developing mutually beneficial relationships over many years with a wide variety of businesses supplying in to agriculture, the organisation presents preferential terms and purchasing benefits to members across the board for grain and arable inputs, machinery, energy, feed and animal health.

WHAT’S THE INDUSTRY? Agricultural machinery and related products

HOW WILL I BE REWARDED? Excellent salary package plus extensive benefits

WHERE IS THE ROLE LOCATED? East Anglia

TELL ME MORE ABOUT THE ROLE Based at the organisation’s well-appointed headquarters, you will implement vision and strategy objectives with specific responsibility for the procurement of agricultural machinery, vehicles, spare parts, accessories and related items and services on behalf of members at the best possible price whilst offering the highest levels of service. Joining and in time responsible for the daily supervision of a small team of specialists, this wide-ranging role has strong progression potential to advance to a senior management position. Adding value to member and supplier relationships, focused on timely and efficient satisfying of member purchasing requirements, the position requires limitless enthusiasm for the agricultural machinery sector and beyond, a desire to deliver best possible outcomes at all levels and the ability to work productively within a team environment.

WHAT QUALITIES AND EXPERIENCE DO I NEED? 

  • You’ll have a strong background in agriculture and farming, understand the sector at an operational and strategic level and the global and local factors which impact on farm incomes
  • The agricultural machinery market is your natural environment – you’re familiar with brands, dealerships, products and systems and display a passion to be immersed in and champion this sector
  • Your commercial know-how will be sharp and opportunity-focused - the role’s success will hinge on your proactive approach to business: going the extra mile, promoting offers and rebates, upselling and highlighting the full portfolio of member benefits and services
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills go without saying – you’re a natural relationship-builder capable of successfully engaging with farming professionals in order to further develop business
  • A good overall standard of IT literacy is required – you’re competent in MS Office applications, especially Excel and PowerPoint, and you’ll bring order processing and general administrative experience to the role
  • You’ll combine excellent team player characteristics (office-trained ideally) with self-motivation and initiative
  • You should be prepared for occasional travel, reside in East Anglia within commuting distance of the organisation’s HQ and possess a full, clean driving licence

WHAT SHOULD I DO NOW? So, if this sounds like you and you are motivated by a rare and fantastic opportunity to build on your commercial success to date and relationship building capability, we’d love to hear from you! Send us a copy of your latest CV (in complete confidence) and a little bit about yourself directly to - james.garrod@jptrett.com

Company

JP Trett Ltd specialises in Board and C level professional sectors of Agricultural Consultancy to include various industries: Agriculture, Agri-Business, Horticulture, Machinery, Agro-Chemical, Crop Science, Equine, Veterinary, Livestock, Fresh Produce and Overseas Recruitment. Our Executive Recruitment Experts have first-hand experience and knowledge in their sector with qualifications and training enabling them to be Executive Recruitment experts. 

Our core business is predominantly Mid to Senior level executive appointments with a team of professional experts that have unrivalled experience within the sector at this level and beyond. Our philosophy is to do it right the first time and to our best ability.

We aim to bring professionalism, efficiency, technology and cutting edge recruitment solutions to the sector using innovative and traditional methods of sourcing, selection and introduction of high achieving individuals. They typically have the experience, desire, knowledge and education to further improve themselves and your business.


T: 0845 643 2896
W: www.jptrett.com
E: info@jptrett.com

Company info
Website
Telephone
0845 6432896
Location
JP Trett Ltd
Norwich
Norfolk
NR9 4QD
GB

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