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AGCO

Global agricultural equipment manufacturer and solutions

Manager – Sales

Field SalesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBreganze, Italy

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 8 years of experience in a sales role and knowledge of sales and marketing in the agricultural machinery business.
  • Expert knowledge of the various functions within an agricultural machinery dealership.
  • A high level of PC skills, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Salesforce.
  • Expertise in team management.
  • Good English and Italian communication skills are required.
  • Good knowledge and understanding of the brand organizational structure, with expert knowledge of the industry and AGCO.

Responsibilities

  • Agree key brand objectives with brand sales and marketing leads for assigned markets, including target volumes, margin, and market share, and plan to meet or exceed those objectives.
  • Agree additional brand development objectives and put actions in place to achieve them.
  • Manage the local brand team to develop the appointed dealer network and achieve objectives and key performance indicators by agreeing stretch personal goals with each employee.
  • Monitor staff and appointed network performance, agree corrective actions or coaching where required, identify opportunities, and develop structured plans to maximize them.
  • Manage brand development within the appointed dealer network so dealers see the brand as beneficial and profitable to their businesses.
  • Work with the Distribution Management team to ensure full territory coverage through new dealer appointments or training programs that improve the appointed network’s skills.
  • Manage sales funnel, key accounts and fleet deals, dealer performance, team development and empowerment, customer experience and journey development in line with the brand value proposition, and initiatives within assigned markets following agreed brand strategy.
  • Develop sales campaigns and plans, and agree pricing and discount levels with brand sales, marketing, and finance to achieve volume and margin objectives.
  • Ensure sales plans are implemented with all dealers, measure progress toward volumes on an ongoing basis, and implement corrective actions or actions to exceed budgeted levels as needed.
  • Compile dealer business-plan volume and market-share targets, ensure targets are installed with every dealer, and provide progress reports for monthly dealership follow-up.
  • Work with the Distribution Management team to ensure effective dealer coverage and appropriate training through AGCO Academy or external training providers.
  • Manage own team performance through regular one-to-one reviews, identify training or coaching needs, and implement training.
  • Provide training, coaching, and support to internal and external staff for company initiatives, including Top Territory, Meddic, and PTx.
  • Work with Distribution Management to ensure dealers implement standards described in the AGCO Dealer Standards manual and promote a strong brand image.
  • Manage new and used inventory levels, RLP spend, and OPEX spend within agreed budget levels.

Desired Qualifications

  • German communication skills are nice to have.

About the Company

AGCO

Global agricultural equipment manufacturer and solutions

AGCO designs, manufactures, and sells agricultural machinery and related services for farmers around the world. Its product lineup includes tractors, combines, hay equipment, and other farming gear, along with high-tech smart farming solutions that use sensors, data, and software to optimize field operations and yields. The company operates through a portfolio of global brands and focuses on turning its equipment into a full-service agricultural solution, combining hardware with precision agriculture capabilities. Unlike many peers that rely on a single brand or product line, AGCO grows through acquisitions and now offers a diverse set of brands under one umbrella, enabling a broad reach and a range of specialization from traditional machinery to advanced farming technology. The goal is to help farmers feed a growing world by providing reliable equipment and digital farming tools that improve productivity and efficiency.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Duluth, GA
Founded
1990

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