We are working in partnership with a well-established and highly respected business within the agricultural and horticultural equipment sector to recruit a Branch and Sales Manager for one of their key locations in Essex.This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced individual with a strong background in agriculture and/or horticulture to take full ownership of a busy branch operation. The role combines commercial leadership, team management, and customer relationship development, making it ideal for someone who thrives in a hands-on, customer-facing environment.Key Responsibilities:Oversee the day-to-day running of the branch, ensuring operational efficiency and profitabilityLead, manage and develop a multi-functional team across sales, parts, service and administrationDrive sales performance, identifying opportunities to upsell and grow revenue across agricultural and horticultural equipment linesBuild and maintain strong relationships with existing customers while actively developing new business opportunitiesEnsure exceptional levels of customer service both in person and over the phoneMonitor performance against targets and implement improvements where neededRepresent the business professionally within the local agricultural and horticultural communityTake full accountability for branch performance, decision-making and continuous improvementRequirements:Strong working knowledge of agricultural and/or horticultural machinery and equipment (essential)Proven experience