Alexander James Recruiting is currently working with a well-established supplier of various types of materials handling and related equipment looking to recruit a new Area Sales Manager to cover and develop their client base across the SL, TW, UB, HA & HA postcodes. This is a great opportunity for a professional individual looking for a competitive sales career.

Responsibilities

• Managing an existing client base across the SL, TW, UB & HA postcodes
• Business development across the same area
• Generate new business by visiting customers on site, conducting site surveys and providing customer quotes for forklift hire
• Sell a variety of Material Handling products and related equipment
• Providing a consultative sales approach in order to win new business in the hire and sale of material handling products

Requirements

There is no set background for this role, but the company are keen on speaking to individuals with a strong sales background, hire/rental or general financial understanding given that the role is focused on contract hire of material handling equipment. The company are also open to candidates outside of material handling if the individual comes from another relevant sales background with good numerical, administration, communication, and literacy skills. Ultimately the company are looking for confident, driven, and energetic yet disciplined individuals with professionalism and a long-term aim of having a sales management career.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of up to £45,000 (Dependent on experience)
• Excellent, uncapped commission prospects
• Electric company car
• 23 days Holiday + statutory (rising to 28 days)
• Competitive pension scheme
• Health Care Cash Plan

The Company

A dealer of material handling equipment for one of the world s most well-known forklift truck brands, our client has been established for some time and has a professional reputation across the South of England. In addition to forklift trucks, they sell various other equipment to include plant, racking, powered access and cleaning machines.