How much do agricultural machinery sales people get paid

[bravheart]

On the subject of commission after a deal was done with a rep I was joking about the commission he would make on the deal. Rep claimed he didn't get any commission till trade in was sold. Also claimed the commission would hardly buy a packet of crisps!

Cash flow will be the main thing but might be one of the reasons there's no s/h stock in their yards and why trade in prices are so low. They want stuff shipped on to the trade ASAP. to get their commission.

 

[workin f nowt]

There is going to be a reset more and more people are keeping their hands in their pockets at the moment but no reason to not try cutting teeth alongside my normal living in the current climate. In my opinion the manufacturers that wake up first will be the ones that come out the other side the best but that is a totally different discussion.

What is your normal living as in occupation. Can you spare the time to go cold calling not the easiest of things to do. Your playmates won't I doubt purchase enough to make it viable for either you or whoever employs you in a part time roll. Know of a lad that had a go basic plus commission and yes it sounds OK until the reality hit on how much paperwork was to sort on evenings. Daylight try n sell darkness paperwork. Don't bother coming back with an arsy reply like you have to the others as I personally couldn't give 2 shites. For me no salesman has ever sold me anything I have bought when I wanted to. Basic rule you can only sell if someone wants to buy.

 

[Claasact1]

Have you considered becoming a polyfiller rep?

no but I am considering becoming a therapist for people who can’t scroll past a post and commenting even if it’s something they know nothing about and trying to put people down rather than helping them with a bit of advice. Now there must be a good living in that

 

[bravheart]

Influencer . Sure you would be good at that and build up a big following

 

[Claasact1]

What is your normal living as in occupation. Can you spare the time to go cold calling not the easiest of things to do. Your playmates won't I doubt purchase enough to make it viable for either you or whoever employs you in a part time roll. Know of a lad that had a go basic plus commission and yes it sounds OK until the reality hit on how much paperwork was to sort on evenings. Daylight try n sell darkness paperwork. Don't bother coming back with an arsy reply like you have to the others as I personally couldn't give 2 shites. For me no salesman has ever sold me anything I have bought when I wanted to. Basic rule you can only sell if someone wants to buy.

I do have some spare time. At the moment I purchase agricultural equipment for my own use but sell it on myself after and I do think I have got the knack of pricing used machinery and gelling with potential customers because up to now I have a record of the first person to come and view said machinery buying it. I do fully understand that won’t always be the case and there are more bad days than good. But I was considering increasing that to actually buying machinery in to sell on and seeing how that works out before taking the plunge into a full time sales roll either with a dealer or quality used machinery by myself.
Thanks for your response

 

[An Gof]

Have a look at this recent FW article @Claasact1 it will give you a good idea of the supply and ancillary industry pay ranges

What are the job prospects in food and farming? - Farmers Weekly

Agriculture and the food supply chain remain major employers in the UK, with 462,000 people working on agricultural holdings in 2023, according to Defra’s

www.fwi.co.uk

 

[JP1]

The way I mean when I said average being £50k is that I think the average salesperson who as been in the job for a few years would be on around £50k average so some might be on £30k some might be on £50k and some might be on £70k so the average being £50k now when I say that a very good salesperson could possibly be on £200k + i mean someone who is exceptional at the job and really smashes it I do hope that this finally clears up what was meant in that comment. Although a kind sales director has messaged me privately and informed me that the absolute maximum would be £130k and that I was probably about right thinking the average would be around 50k

In post 4 on this thread I said £120k and I'll stick by that . And it's in a different machinery sector from what we now know you want to focus on. He's Dutch, speaks 7 languages fluently and is a qualified veterinarian but he's selling livestock equipment

I would say the average is early forties for a seasoned and experienced salesperson with established contacts and being stretched on targets

 

[ollie989898]

120K, how could you lose. Aside from the requirement to be a qualified vet, I can see no issue.

But 40K for a sales job, I wouldn't do it for that.

 

[Claasact1]

Influencer . Sure you would be good at that and build up a big following

No thanks not after this post. Although some kind people have given me some very sound advice and encouragement in responding on here and privately and I’m very grateful they have taken the time to do that but sorting the wheat from the chaff is something else on here

 

[bravheart]

I do have some spare time. At the moment I purchase agricultural equipment for my own use but sell it on myself after and I do think I have got the knack of pricing used machinery and gelling with potential customers because up to now I have a record of the first person to come and view said machinery buying it. I do fully understand that won’t always be the case and there are more bad days than good. But I was considering increasing that to actually buying machinery in to sell on and seeing how that works out before taking the plunge into a full time sales roll either with a dealer or quality used machinery by myself.
Thanks for your response

If your that good and have experience in the job crack on. Put your money where your mouth is and get selling instead of looking for the comfort of a salary, pension, phone and car with a 200k dream.

 

[Claasact1]

If your that good and have experience in the job crack on. Put your money where your mouth is and get selling instead of looking for the comfort of a salary, pension, phone and car with a 200k dream.

I definitely wasn’t expecting to be earning 200k but trying to see if a tidy living would be possible say somewhere between 30-60k I am always prepared to put my money where my mouth is and if I do try something I leave no stone unturned. But I am definitely not in a dream world

 

[JP1]

120K, how could you lose. Aside from the requirement to be a qualified vet, I can see no issue.

But 40K for a sales job, I wouldn't do it for that.

Look at the chancer agencies trying to recruit Junior sales posts for £22-25k . Must be something there or they / the employer wouldn't keep trying

I bet there's a lot in the early forties - it would be plus car and a few peripheral benefits . I said right at the start for the OP the range will be £35-55k OTE and I'll stick with that

You also have to consider the employer / brand / package , there's a lot in that mix. I have a National role and I greatly enjoy that but that comes with a lot of out of hours travelling time , mornings and nights. To be fair, it's what many many folks do in the real World ; agriculture doesn't have the monopoly on that

If you have security (all relative I know) , a good direct boss, a brand / product that is leading or has appeal, you can to a large extent make your own work plans and you like the sector and your customers, it's a great job. It's not easy, as my Grandad always told me "nothing easy ever lasts" and he was right, there will be somebody tweaking your targets

I reckon you'd be surprised in other industries and close to London or other high cost areas, the level of pay for a good salesperson. I bet the average there isn't much more than early forties

You sound like you have a good situation and that's good but let's not pretend it's the norm

 

[Werzle]

Good salesman working for a half decent sized firm would be on 50k including commission plus a works car/truck. There would be a few perks on top of that including buying/selling the kit thats gathering dust /taking up space in the back of the yard as a side line

 

[JP1]

I definitely wasn’t expecting to be earning 200k but trying to see if a tidy living would be possible say somewhere between 30-60k I am always prepared to put my money where my mouth is and if I do try something I leave no stone unturned. But I am definitely not in a dream world

May I ask where you are based ? Big difference in salary expectations for different areas

 

[Werzle]

Could be a bad time to be a salesman as i heard a few days ago that a big machinery firm doesnt want any trade in tractors, they will do good deals on new but cannot shift the trade ins .

 

[Spud]

I do understand that

You do? Thats is not coming across.

The posters you have 'given the reply they deserve' to may be your next customer.

If you already know all the answers why ask the questions in the first place, only to tell folk who have a different opinion that they are wrong?

Get the nettle grasped, get your own money invested in stock and have a go, show us all how it is done.

There are a few none franchaised second hand machinery dealers in these parts that have bought farms on the back of being good at what they do, so your £50k average will soon be yesterdays pennies if you have it in you to do well.

 

[Werzle]

Be prepared for some bollockings, threats of never buying from the firm again from some of the big customers who you cannot afford to lose, and alot of out of hours hassle/work.

 

[Pringles]

Another "quality" that I like in a salesman is their ability to accept that they have not been able to conclude a sale.

During my time in business I have always went back to the salesmen who have said "I'm disappointed, but please give me the chance of the next deal" these type of folks know that they can't win every time and I think that they value our business.

It strikes me that the OP will be the type to get in a right huff when you tell them they are not getting the sale.

 

[Claasact1]

May I ask where you are based ? Big difference in salary expectations for different areas

I obviously don’t want to give to much away on here but north west England and I have worked in agriculture from the smallest scale dairy farms to the largest scale farms over the last 35 years so am able to strike up a conversation with most people in the industry. And my responses in those conversations are obviously more considered than on here were I am private and able to meet sarcasm with what it deserves.

 

[Claasact1]

Good salesman working for a half decent sized firm would be on 50k including commission plus a works car/truck. There would be a few perks on top of that including buying/selling the kit thats gathering dust /taking up space in the back of the yard as a side line

Thanks for the response