Area Sales Manager – East/South East England (Territory Based)
Function: Marketing/Sales
John Deere Bank S.A. (Luxembourg) is the Region Headquarters for John Deere Financial. Our primary activity is providing financial services to John Deere customers and John Deere dealers who wish to finance John Deere equipment. Our UK business, John Deere Financial, currently has the following opportunity available:
What You’ll Do:
- Pro-active member of a small UK Field Sales team responsible for managing the dealer sales network/accounts within a defined territory.
- Leads delivery of training and coaching on structuring of financing/leasing products within territory to support sales strategies and initiatives.
- Supports dealers to achieve sales targets and manages default cases within guidelines.
- Provides high profile support in the agricultural community, participating in Sales & Marketing meetings and events (eg trade shows/seminars) as required.
- Develops and maintains business relationships with dealers, Branch Territory Business Managers and others specific to position.
- Provides representation and feedback to our Internal product development teams, particularly as we accelerate our Digitalisation program.
- Job-holder will live in/close by to territory as required to work from within territory/home on a daily basis with regular travel to dealer network.
What You Need:
- Degree in Business/Management discipline or in Accounting/Finance.
- Minimum 1 year’s work experience in Agricultural, Groundscare or Construction sectors or in Banking/Financial Services.
- Demonstrable knowledge of Ag & Turf equipment, sales process and experience in working with dealer channel.
- Proven experience in delivering excellent customer service and sales skills.
- Ability to successfully manage negotiations and conflict resolution.
- Strong communication, numeracy and literacy skills. Statistically inquisitive.
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
- Self-motivated and organised with an ability to work with minimum supervision.
- Occasional travel to the Branch (Langar, Notts.) and Regional Offices as required.
No matter who you are - you are welcome at John Deere!
We firmly believe that diversity and inclusion make us even stronger. If you see yourself here, we look forward to receiving your application.
What we offer
John Deere offers a competitive rewards package including 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service), the opportunity to buy and sell holiday, a premium company car, private medical insurance, a flexible and inclusive working environment, a competitive bonus scheme, contributory pension scheme, Group Income Protection, and Group Life Assurance/Death in Service benefits, along with home office working equipment such as a laptop and mobile phone.
We invest in our employee’s personal development, and as a business with over 70,000 employees worldwide we offer excellent career development opportunities for the right candidate.
The position is field-based and involves working from home when not visiting dealers/customers or supporting events. The successful candidate will be expected to live within the territory.
Everyone is welcome at John Deere. We firmly believe that diversity and inclusion make us even stronger.
Closing Date 20 November 2026
Skills Required
- Degree in Business, Management, Accounting, or Finance
- At least one year of experience in agriculture, groundscare, construction, banking, or financial services
- Knowledge of agricultural and turf equipment, sales processes, and dealer channels
- Proven customer service and sales experience
- Ability to manage negotiations and resolve conflicts
- Strong communication, numeracy, and literacy skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Self-motivated, organized, and able to work with minimal supervision
- Ability to live within or near the assigned territory
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, with union‑represented employees retaining high‑value plans with no premiums or deductibles under the 2021–2027 agreement. Company materials also highlight broad medical options, wellness resources, and inclusive care navigation.
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Retirement Support — The package includes a 401(k) with company match and, for many represented roles and some salaried groups, access to a defined‑benefit pension. Contract updates and company filings indicate sustained retirement programs with enhancements for covered employees.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation scales up to five weeks with additional holidays, and some units allow purchasing extra time off. Materials also reference paid parental and caregiver leave alongside flexible work arrangements where roles allow.
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