At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage client relationships and drive sales in the material handling sector.
- Company: Established dealer of forklift trucks with a strong market presence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, uncapped commission, company car, and 23 days holiday.
- Other info: Great growth opportunities in a supportive and dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Join a fast-growing team and make an impact in the material handling industry.
- Qualifications: Sales experience in forklifts or related capital equipment preferred.
A leading dealer of material handling equipment is looking to recruit a new forklift sales manager to cover and develop their client base in postcodes across Reading, Basingstoke, Guildford & Portsmouth. With excellent, uncapped commission opportunities and scope for growth, this is a great opportunity for either an experienced forklift sales professional or a sales professional from a related industry in capital equipment to develop their career.
Responsibilities:
- Managing an existing client base across the Reading, Basingstoke, Guildford & Portsmouth postcodes.
- Business development across the region.
- Generate new business by visiting customers on site, conducting site surveys and providing customer quotes for forklift hire.
- Providing a consultative sales approach in order to win new business in the hire and sale of material handling and related equipment.
- Take responsibility for region revenue stream and overall growth.
- Keeping the CRM system updated and maintaining organization with customers.
Requirements:
- You will ideally have worked in a sales role within forklift trucks before, with a proven track record in the industry.
- You will be proactive in your approach to selling and will have a solid understanding of equipment hire.
- As an alternative to forklift sales experience, the company are willing to consider candidates from other industries within capital equipment as long as candidates have experience of providing a consultative sell and have experience of conducting site surveys.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary dependent on experience (Up to £40,000 depending on experience).
- Excellent uncapped Commission potential (OTE £50,000-£60,000 achievable).
- Company Car.
- Genuine growth opportunity, working with a fast growing yet already well established company within forklift.
- 23 days holiday + statutory.
- Pension Scheme.
The company is a nationwide dealer of forklift trucks, thus operating in the material handling industry. They also sell a variety of other products, ranging from cleaning machines to powered access equipment. The company has been operating for over 40 years and already has a firm foothold in the South East and South West. Due to the relocation of an existing employee, they’re looking to add an additional member to the sales team to cover the Reading, Basingstoke, Guildford & Portsmouth postcodes.
Area Sales Manager (Material Handling) in Basingstoke employer: Alexander James Recruiting
As an international leader in the material handling industry, this company offers a dynamic work environment for Field Service Engineers, particularly those based in Coventry and the Midlands. With a competitive salary, overtime opportunities, and a strong focus on employee development, you will be part of a supportive team that values your expertise and encourages growth within a globally recognised organisation. The company's commitment to innovation and quality ensures that you will work with cutting-edge equipment while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package that enhances your overall job satisfaction.
Contact Details:
Alexander James Recruiting Recruitment Team
