New roles in sales and engineering available in agri-sector
Several interesting and exciting career prospects are available in the agri-sector at present, including roles in engineering and sales.
All the need-to-know information for jobs profiled in this article can be seen on Agriland Media's agri-sector recruitment platform AgriRecruit, which is frequently updated with new job vacancies that arise in the agri-sector.
To learn more about these jobs, including how to apply for them, visit AgriRecruit.
Service engineer
Vogelsang Ireland, a provider of products in the fields of pump, maceration, spreading and biogas technology, is looking to take on a service engineer to join its team.
The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience working in a mechanical role within the Irish agriculture sector. They will be technically competent and have a good mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and controls skills knowledge.
Key responsibilities will include:
Providing extensive after-sales service to the existing customer base;
Installating, commissioning and planning maintenance of Vogelsang machines;
Assisting in planning and executing demonstrations of technical products in the field and tradeshows;
Promoting aftersales of spare parts and service contracts in customer territory;
Providing technical assistance and advice to customers after the sales process.
Candidates should have a good understanding of agriculture machinery or mechanical engineering, with a minimum three years experience in a similar role in an agriculture related area as a service engineer, among other requirements.
Regional sales representatives
Dairy equipment manufacturer and provider Dairymaster is looking to fill a number of vacancies for regional sales representatives.
The role will involve: proactively generating and developing new sales opportunities and leads; closing sales leads and ensuring complete customer satisfaction; tracking and reporting all sales activities; supporting the dealers during the pre-and post-sales process; and providing follow-up support to both the dealer network and end users.
Experience or knowledge in the agriculture/dairy farming sector or in farm management is desirable, while previous field sales experience is an advantage.
Other requirements include the ability to generate and maintain relationships with sales leads; and the ability to focus and work towards sales targets on a monthly and annual basis.
Area service manager
Machinery distributor Farmhand is looking to take on an area service manager for its southern territory.
The new area service manager will be part of a national dealer and product support team of four people. The successful candidate will be responsible for the southern half of country, working alongside a field service engineer for the southern area, reporting to the service department manager/technical director.
The area service manager will be responsible for all aspects of aftersales service within the assigned area; managing assigned dealers in providing market leading service and customer support to the end users; and liaising with colleagues and suppliers on a daily basis to resolve technical and customer issues, among other responsibilities.
Skills required include (among others):
Knowledge of farming practice and experience of the agricultural machinery sector;
Familiarity with farm machinery, their operation, maintenance and service;
Technical aptitude with high level of machinery/technical diagnostic experience;
Willingness to learn and grow a career within the company.
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