Sales Engineer, Fendt

Making a difference. That's what a career at AGCO is all about. At AGCO you have a voice and the opportunity to impact our long-term success, as well as your own

AGCO is a global leader focused on the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and infrastructure. AGCO supports more productive farming through a full line of tractors, combines, hay tools, sprayers, forage equipment, tillage, implements, grain storage and protein production systems, as well as related replacement parts. AGCO products are sold through five core brands, Challenger®, Fendt®, GSI®, Massey Ferguson® and Valtra® and are distributed globally through 3,150 independent dealers and distributors in more than 140 countries worldwide. Our diverse product line, global reach and technological solutions help our customers not only survive today’s changing landscape, but to also prosper. Visit www.AGCOcorp.com for more information.

Sales Engineer – Fendt UK, Ireland

Remote Working – UK, Ireland

Job Summary

This role will support the regional retail managers, product specialists and dealer salesmen in establishing a market-oriented and continuous product argumentation across all channels. Responsible for the management of a regional demonstration fleet and creation and delivery of product training, market-specific adaptation of provided training concepts from marketing (MCT) and their regional implementation and planning. Support in the implementation of events such as new product launches, local trade fairs and field days.

Key Responsibilities:

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  Market-specific adaptation of provided training concepts from marketing (MCT) and their regional implementation.
• Planning and support in the implementation of events including, new product launches, local trade fairs and field days.
• Support the retail managers, dealer salesmen and dealer demonstrator staff by delivering product presentations, features and benefits and conducting practical demonstrations.
• Introduce new products to the dealers and customers using all available media
• Train owners, drivers and dealer staff in operation of the products and make sure best practice and performance is achieved.
• Manage the process of ordering, distribution, demonstration and disposal of demonstration machines.
• Conduct and support demonstrations at the customer’s farm, dealer and national events.
• Manage the costs of the demonstration program.
• Communicate product information and ongoing product improvements to the sales teams
• Plan and execute product training
• Assist technical training departments as required
• Collect and collate post demonstration data to use as sales arguments and for feedback to factory colleagues.
• Compile and provide training on competitor machines vs. own brand.
• Represent the Sales team at shows and events
• Technical and personal support for VIP visitors (groups) as part of factory visits
• Assist with Homologation and regulation compliance.

Experience:

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  Farming/Agricultural background
• Associates/Technical qualification or equivalent
• Knowledge and operating experience of tractors/combine harvesters/crop spraying equipment
• Good communication skills
• Computer literacy skills

We offer the following benefits:

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  Basic salary: £competitive
• A company performance / Individual performance related bonus (15%)
• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme (The company contributes up to 10% for a 5% employee contributions)
• Life assurance and critical illness cover for Pension members
• 26 days holidays + statutory holidays
• Holiday trading
• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme for employees and their immediate family
• On-site parking
• On-site restaurant
• Company Allocated Car

Employee development and growth is part of our company culture. If you are looking for an opportunity to work in an inspiring multinational environment for a leading global player of agricultural solutions, we look forward to receiving your application!