At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive sales growth and build strong relationships in the Southampton region.
- Company: Join Ainscough Crane Hire, the UK's leading crane hire company.
- Benefits: Enjoy bonuses, a company car, 24 days holiday, and career development.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace that values diversity and supports your growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while developing your sales skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Sales experience with strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Ready to take ownership of your territory and make a real impact? Ainscough Crane Hire is on the lookout for a driven, commercially minded Area Sales Manager to lead growth across the Southampton and Hampshire region. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives on building relationships, spotting opportunities, and turning conversations into long-term partnerships.
What’s in it for you?
- Quarterly bonus to recognise your performance
- Bi-annual retention bonus
- Company car
- 24 days holiday + extra days with service milestones
- Option to purchase up to 5 additional days annual leave
- Structured career development plan to support your growth
- Company pension & life assurance (3x salary)
- Access to our Ainscough Advantage benefits platform
- Staff forums – giving you a genuine voice in the business
Why Ainscough Crane Hire?
We’re proud to be the UK’s leading crane hire company, operating across 30 locations nationwide. But what really sets us apart is our people. Our teams are passionate about delivering projects safely, on time, and to the highest standards. Safety isn’t just a priority here—it’s part of our Always Make the Safe Choice ethos. Join us, and you’ll be part of a business where expertise is valued, ambition is supported, and success is shared.
The Role: What You’ll Be Doing
This isn’t just about hitting targets—it’s about building a territory. You’ll take ownership of the Southampton region, driving revenue growth by developing strong relationships with both existing customers and new prospects. Day-to-day, you’ll be:
- Building and growing a strong pipeline of new business opportunities
- Developing long-term partnerships with key clients
- Managing and updating CRM to keep activity and opportunities on track
- Responding quickly and effectively to incoming sales enquiries
- Meeting (and exceeding) activity targets and KPIs
- Delivering against monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets
- Negotiating contracts and securing framework agreements
- Providing clear updates and forecasts to the Regional Sales Manager
About You
You’re someone who enjoys the challenge of sales and takes pride in delivering results. You’ll likely bring:
- Proven experience in a sales role, with strong negotiation and influencing skills
- A track record of achieving (and exceeding) targets
- Confidence in building relationships and closing deals
- Strong presentation and proposal-writing skills
- A proactive, self-motivated approach with the drive to succeed
- Good IT skills (Microsoft Office – particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Experience in construction or crane hire is a bonus—but not essential. We’re more interested in your attitude, ambition, and ability to learn.
The Kind of Person Who Thrives Here
- Commercially sharp and opportunity-focused
- Confident communicator who builds trust easily
- Organised, resilient, and able to juggle multiple priorities
- Customer-focused, always looking to add value
- Results-driven, with a genuine hunger to succeed
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Ainscough Crane Hire is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We hire based on merit, potential, and business need. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know—we’re here to support you.
Benefits: Competitive Basic Salary + Bonus + Car
Area Sales Manager - (Southampton) employer: Ainscough Crane Hire Limited
Ainscough Crane Hire is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the Southampton region where your contributions truly matter. With a strong focus on employee growth through structured career development plans, generous benefits including quarterly bonuses and additional holiday options, and a culture that prioritises safety and teamwork, you'll find a rewarding career path here. Join us to be part of a leading company that values expertise, ambition, and shared success.
Contact Details:
Ainscough Crane Hire Limited Recruitment Team
