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Technical Area Sales Manager (Golf and Fine Turf) – Sussex and Kent

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Location: Sussex & Kent

Salary: Competitive package + Bonus + Car + Benefits

Sector: Golf & Fine Turf | Agronomy | Technical Sales

Technical Area Sales Manager (Golf and Fine Turf) - Sussex and Kent

Technical Area Sales Manager (Golf and Fine Turf) – Sussex and Kent

OAS is one of the largest UK providers of turf grass, plant health and soil solutions, offering knowledge and experience underpinned by research and development. We are a 100+ strong team, working across the UK in sales, R&D, operations, warehousing, distribution and customer service ensuring the right people are on-hand to support you.

Passionate about the sectors we work in, OAS offers quality choice, product innovation and technical support.

The Technical Area Sales Manager is responsible for selling complex technical products and services by combining deep product knowledge with strong interpersonal and sales skills within the golf and fine turf sectors. This role involves identifying customer needs, presenting tailored solutions, and supporting clients throughout the sales cycle.

You will be expected to:

Develop and grow sales within the primary business area by selling OAS product to grounds maintenance professionals across all aspects of the grounds maintenance industry

Work with the Regional Sales Director to identify and develop business opportunities

Deliver agreed sales target both in terms of volume (turnover) and profit margin

Develop customer relations by calling to promote products and take orders where the opportunity arises

Ensure actions arising from calls are followed up on in a timely manner and concluded by maintaining up-to-date records of customer visits

Use company literature and promotional tools to maximise sales opportunities in agreement with Regional Sales Director

Use company database to identify additional sales opportunities and agree development plan with Regional Sales Director

When required contribute to product development and or marketing strategy

Provide market feedback on competitor activity as appropriate as well as other products, service opportunities that may benefit Origin Amenity Solutions.

Attend training events and or seminars, exhibitions as required – some overnight stays may be required

Skills required:

A strong desire to work in a commercial role, i.e. sales acumen, drive, enthusiasm, initiative, etc

Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills

Excellent presentational and communication skills

A ‘can do’ attitude and self-motivation are essential in this role as it will require a lot of individual initiative and unsupervised work

A strong team player with the ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team internally across operations/sites, sales support and administration and the sales and marketing teams

Strong computer skills and working knowledge of MS Office functions, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Clean UK driving licence, with willingness for large levels of travel and overnight stays as required

A proactive and flexible approach

BASIS and FACTS qualifications are not essential but would be an advantage as the company has a policy of delivering these qualifications over time.

Please email your CV and cover letter to  https://originoperations.bamboohr.com/careers/97

Area Sales Manager – Southern England

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Salary: Competitive, Negotiable, dependent upon experience

Area Sales Manager – Southern England

Area Sales Manager – Southern England

Company Overview:

Since its foundation in 1978, KAR UK has been one of the largest importers of irrigation equipment for wholesale into the UK and Irish Market. Supported by leading manufacturers in the industry, our company has consistently grown. We pride ourselves on supplying complete irrigation systems for the Horticultural, Agricultural, and Sports turf markets, offering over 4000 products, including pipes, fittings, valves, hoses, sprinklers, control systems, pumps, and water storage tanks.

In December 2022, KAR UK Limited became part of the Dutch wholesale group Van Den Borne, further strengthening our market presence with combined expertise from the UK and Holland. With this growth strategy, we are looking to expand our team to focus on the Horticulture and Agriculture market in the UK.

Operating from an extensive warehousing, administrative, and training facility in Swinton, Manchester, we are known for exceptional customer service and product availability

Role Overview:

As the Area Sales Manager, you will:

  • Promote a range of irrigation products and materials from leading global manufacturers in a field sales role.
  • Serving customers in Southern England.
  • Develop new business and grow sales of existing accounts.
  • Align with the Company’s beliefs and values to build and maintain customer trust.
  • Proactively manage established client relationships, responding positively to customer requirements and expectations.
  • Produce timely, quality internal business reports.
  • Attend industry events, conferences, and seminars to gain new business leads, contacts, and market information.
  • Prepare quotes and provide correct technical advice.

Ideal Candidate:

  • Knowledge of irrigation from sports turf, landscape, agricultural, grower’s background, or related industries.
  • Understanding of pumps, filtration, water storage, sprinkler systems, valves, and control is advantageous.
  • Proven history in sales, of delivering new accounts, developing and growing existing accounts.
  • Proactive, personable, motivated, and driven.
  • Field sales track record.
  • Full UK Driving Licence.
  • Experience in using ERP/CRM packages in previous positions would be advantageous.
  • Able to work on own initiative as well as being a team player.

Benefits:

  • Company vehicle
  • Laptop
  • Mobile phone
  • Death in service insurance /option medical insurance
  • Commission based on Turnover performance
  • 23 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

If this job is for you, please email your CV and covering letter to Lee Williams, UK Sales Manager – lee@karuk.com

Technical Area Sales Manager

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Technical Area Sales Manager – Golf & Fine Turf Sector

Location: Midlands, Central UK.
Salary: Competitive package + Bonus + Car + Benefits
Sector: Golf & Fine Turf | Agronomy | Technical Sales

Technical Area Sales Manager

Technical Area Sales Manager

Are you a driven and technically minded turf professional with a passion for sports surface management? Do you have a solid understanding of the golf industry and the products that support elite sportsturf performance? If so, we want to hear from you.

OAS is a rapidly growing market leader in the golf and fine turf sector, and we are looking for TWO Technical Area Sales Managers to join our team and drive sales growth across the Midlands. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a dynamic business where your ideas, energy, and expertise will have a genuine impact.

The Role:

As Technical Area Sales Manager, you will:

  • Build strong, long-lasting relationships with Greenkeepers, Course Managers, grounds teams and other key stakeholders.
  • Drive sales and revenue growth across your territory by leveraging our broad and diverse market-leading product portfolio.
  • Provide agronomic support and technical advice, helping customers get the best from our products and solutions.
  • Work independently and proactively to identify opportunities, influence decision-makers, and close business.
  • Contribute to new product development, providing market insight and feedback to R&D and marketing teams.
  • Play a key role in developing and delivering marketing strategies, tailored to your region’s needs and opportunities.
  • Collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure customer success and company growth.

About You:

  • Proven experience in a technical role within the golf or fine turf sector.
  • Strong technical understanding of the golf market including of turf products, soil health, nutrition and/or plant protection.
  • A natural relationship-builder with excellent communication skills – able to connect with customers at all levels.
  • Self-motivated and independent thinker, with the initiative and ambition to make things happen.
  • Enthusiastic about career growth in a company that values innovation, teamwork and continuous improvement.
  • Comfortable working as part of a collaborative team where your input is valued and encouraged.

Why Join Us?

  • Be part of the dynamic and growing Origin business, supported by its own manufacturing capability.
  • Work with a high-quality, diverse product range and a supportive team of turf professionals.
  • Opportunity to help shape the future of the company’s offerings and strategy.
  • Career progression, development opportunities and the chance to truly make your mark.

Ready to take your turf career to the next level?
Email your CV and cover letter to hr@originamenity.com

ICL Appoints Philip Mayes as Technical Area Sales Manager

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ICL Appoints Philip Mayes as Technical Area Sales Manager: ICL Turf & Landscape has appointed Philip Mayes as Technical Area Sales Manager, South.

In this role, Philip will be responsible for supporting golf and sports clubs across southern counties, predominantly Surrey, Berkshire, Hampshire, and West Sussex, working closely with distributors, greenkeepers, and sports turf managers to provide technical guidance and tailored solutions.

ICL Appoints Philip Mayes as Technical Area Sales Manager

ICL Appoints Philip Mayes as Technical Area Sales Manager

Philip brings a wealth of experience in sports turf management, with a strong background in golf course maintenance and education. His career spans both the UK and the Middle East, where he has led high-profile projects in golf and sports turf. He holds an MSc in Horticulture (Sports Turf Management) from the University of Reading and a BSc Honours in Turfgrass Science and Golf Course Management from the University of Central Lancashire.

Philip’s UK-based experience is extensive. He spent 11 years as a senior lecturer and programme manager at Merrist Wood College, training future turf professionals in sports turf, landscaping, and grounds maintenance, as well as golf course architecture and construction. Additionally, he held the positions of Deputy Head Greenkeeper and Assistant Greenkeeper at golf clubs, alongside other turf management roles at various sporting venues.

His international experience includes working as Graduate Assistant Superintendent at The Old Collier Golf Club in Florida, and as Senior Sports Turf Manager and Project Manager in Doha, Qatar, where he oversaw the maintenance of five FIFA World Cup stadiums and training facilities before, during, and after the FIFA World Cup 2022. He also played a key role in developing a 430,000m² turf nursery to support the tournament’s pitch requirements. Prior to this, he worked in Dubai as a Project Manager and Training Manager, supporting major sports turf projects across the region.

Philip is also a keen golfer, enjoying the game whenever time allows, further strengthening his connection with the industry and his understanding of the needs of course managers. His hands-on experience in golf course maintenance, combined with his work in large-scale sports turf projects, means he is well-placed to help clubs optimise playing conditions while balancing sustainability and budgetary considerations.

Commenting on his new role, Philip said: “I’m excited to join ICL and help golf and sports clubs achieve the highest turf standards. With experience in golf course management, project execution, and education, I understand the challenges turf managers face. I’m looking forward to offering practical, research-driven solutions that improve playing surfaces.”

Andrew Pledger, Sales & Business Development Manager – UK South, welcomed Philip to the team, saying: “Philip’s extensive experience in both the UK and international turf sectors adds significant value to ICL and the turf industry. His technical expertise, coupled with his hands-on approach, will be a great asset to our customers.”

Philip’s appointment highlights ICL’s ongoing commitment to delivering expert technical support and innovative solutions to the golf industry. By working closely with both distributors and sports clubs, he will ensure that turf managers receive insights that go beyond standard sales calls—providing actionable, research-based guidance that enhances long-term turf performance.

Please contact ICL on 01473 237100 or visit www.icl-sf.co.uk or www.icl-sf.ie  if you are in Ireland.

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Reesink’s new Area Sales Manager appointed

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Reesink’s new Area Sales Manager appointed: Nick Gardener is delighted to join the Reesink team as the new Area Sales Manager for Shropshire and Staffordshire, bringing invaluable experience from the greenkeeping world.

Before answering Reesink’s call, Nick, a former tour player, earned his certifications as an apprentice greenkeeper at Broadway Golf Club in 2015, worked as Area Sales Manager with Tallis Amos and became Head Greenkeeper at the Heythrop Park Golf Club. 

Reesink's new Area Sales Manager appointed

Reesink’s new Area Sales Manager appointed

“What attracted me to this industry as an ex-greenkeeper was meeting the people who use our tools on the ground every day,” Nick explains. “It allows me to learn from them and help them further enhance their golf course, sports or commercial business for the future, especially with premium products and solutions like Toro.” 

Mentioning his passion for the brand he continues: “When I first started as a greenkeeper we had Toro products and I used to go to Reesink for training, so it feels a bit like I’ve gone full circle, in a good way. It’s a dream come true, really.”

Beginning his new role, Nick is eager to support turfcare professionals and strengthen Reesink’s presence in Shropshire and Staffordshire – and through this appointment, the company now offers full service and training for Toro machines in the area. 

“By going to customers directly, we can guarantee a great standard of care, giving precise and straightforward answers whenever a client needs our advice. Being the sole distributor of Toro commercial and grounds products in the UK, we can provide access to experienced product specialists and genuine Toro parts right on your doorstep. At the end of the day, it’s about first-class service.”

As a former Head Greenkeeper, Nick will also be looking to develop existing and new relationships in the area through open days where turfcare professionals can see new Toro machines up close and freely discuss future plans. 

Among many priorities, Nick looks forward to helping sports, commercial and turf managers deliver more value, improve efficiency and gain more time for planning their turfcare programme. For instance, he believes automated mowers and sprayer technologies can empower turfcare professionals to achieve more with less: “I think automation is going to be a very good thing, enabling course managers to get off mowers and refine their broader turfcare health strategy.”

“This way, we can close the gap between the standards of British and American golf courses, which on average have higher budgets and more manpower,” Nick continues. “With enhanced greenkeeping knowledge, automated power and more reliable equipment, we can narrow that gap and take the quality of our golf courses to an even higher level.” 

Nick is only a phone call away and he’s happy to drop by to have a conversation in person about your turfcare needs. You can find him at 07425 757 386 or nicholas.gardener@reesinkuk.co.uk.

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