GBR Recruitment Ltd, are proud to be working in partnership with a leading Forklift / material handling equipment service provider, recruiting for an experienced Area Sales Manager to cover the South East & Midlands territory, expanding current business with current clients & bringing in brand new customers.
This key sales role is instrumental in expanding our clients market presence in the South East/Midlands region of the UK, specifically covering MK, OX, RG, HP, LU, AL & WO postcodes. The successful candidate will play a key role in growing our geographical portfolio through the sale of Forklifts / Material Handling Equipment (MHE) to both new, existing & lapsed customers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build and nurture strong relationships with new and existing customers.
- Effectively manage the customer database via the CRM system.
- Achieve and exceed annual sales targets, contributing to increased revenue and company profits across all Forklifts / MHE product ranges.
- Identify new routes to market through proactive prospecting, networking, and strategic planning aligned with company objectives.
- Conduct detailed application site surveys when necessary to better understand customer needs.
- Efficiently handle the ordering and processing of ancillary items, attachments, batteries, etc.
Candidate Requirements:
- Demonstrated track record of sales success in previous Forklift / MHE product sales roles.
- Experience of developing the South East of the UK / Midlands across MHE / Forklift products.
- Ability to work both remotely and as an integral part of a team.
- High attention to detail in all aspects of work.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Enjoy selling and working collaboratively with both external and internal stakeholders.
- Previous experience selling Forklifts, MHE and / or capital equipment sales is required.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Effective time management and the ability to work under pressure.
Employee Benefits:
- Uncapped commission so OTE is unlimited, the more you sell the more you earn!
- 12% Sales Bonus on all Forklift / MHE truck sales deals & additional end of year performance bonus
- Company vehicle & private fuel
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