Job Description

About us

At Sharrocks we specialise in Sales, Hire, Parts & Service of Groundcare & Agricultural Machinery. We work with industry leading manufactures supplying machinery to Local Authorities, Golf Clubs, Contractors, Landscapers, Estate Management and the Home Owner. We are main dealers for many of the world's largest brands including Case IH, Ransomes Jacobsen, Iseki, Stihl, Husqvarna etc.

Our products range from smaller push mowers & hand held equipment; ride on mowers, small compact tractors, specialised turf machinery, to large tractors & attachments.

Being within a specialised industry we invest considerably in training & the development of our staff. We therefore recruit staff for the long-term not just for busy periods.

We currently have an opportunity for an enthusiastic & self-motivated person to develop their career as a

Sales Advisor

operating out of our dedicated

Horticultural / Grass Machinery Showroom

based at our Wigan depot. The ideal candidate must be keen to learn our company systems & to develop their product knowledge through manufacturers on-line & face-to face learning programs.

Interest or knowledge of grass machinery, experience of operating such equipment or being mechanically minded would be advantageous.

Role Purpose:

Engaging with customers, understanding their needs & provide appropriate product recommendations. Guiding them through the sales process; from an initial inquiry to final sale which may involve demonstrating equipment, raising quotes etc.

You will be responsible for the smooth running of the showroom, including assisting in the ordering, receiving & assembly of stock; maintaining displays & product promotions; & liaising with manufacturers.

Assisting in promoting the company & its products via social media platforms through posting informative & engaging content.

Duties will also include the managing of our machinery products on-line ( Company website & eBay shop ). Typically this would involve the taking & uploading of machinery images, writing descriptions, responding to inquiries & processing orders.

Responsibilities and Duties

Establishing customer's needs & guiding them through the sales process

. Maintaining stock levels - including ordering, receiving & assembly of stock

Maintaining sales information and displays

Marketing products via social media platforms through assisting in the regular posting of content.

Managing on-line machinery sales, including uploading images/descriptions, responding to enquiries & processing orders.

. Carry out demonstrations of new machinery, both on & off site

Handling product orders through the showroom, on-line, telephone & email

. Delivery & installation of larger machinery

Attending manufacturer training either on-line or off-site

Sales administration e.g. product registrations, raising delivery notes, invoices, purchase orders etc

Liaising & maintaining relationships with suppliers & customers

. Work closely with other departments including parts, service & other sales representatives.

Ensuring departmental cleanliness

Other sales related duties

Essential Skills/Experience:

Good communication skills: face to face, telephone & email

Organisational skills & attention to detail

General computer skills and familiarity with email, internet & social media

Good numeracy and literacy skills

Demonstrable knowledge of agricultural and/or groundcare machinery preferred

Full driving licence

A team player-capable of working alone or with the broader Sharrocks team

Maintaining a smart and professional appearance incorporating Company attire

We want you to enjoy a long and successful career here with us and will provide you with all the assistance, training & support you need to be able to do this.

When completing your application please give specific details of your experience, skill & previous responsibilities that you believe would be relevant to the role you are applying for.

Additional Information:

Start Date: Immediate, but subject to successful candidates notice period

Location: Mossy Lea Road, Wrightington, Wigan. WN6 9RF

Hours: 40hrs / week basic - 8.00am to 5pm,

ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE TREATED IN THE STRICTEST CONFIDENCE

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 25,400.00-27,500.00 per year

Application question(s):

Do you hold a current Driving Licence?
Work Location: In person