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Sales Director
Contract: Permanent
Location: Dewsbury
Forkway Group, part of Briggs Equipment UK, is a leading provider of materials handling solutions, powered access equipment, and asset management services across the UK. Backed by the strength, stability and expertise of the wider Briggs Equipment Group, Forkway delivers innovative solutions and exceptional customer service to businesses nationwide.
We are looking for an experienced and commercially driven Sales Director to lead and develop our sales function across the North and South of England. Reporting into the senior leadership team, you will play a pivotal role in delivering profitable growth, strengthening customer relationships, and driving sales excellence across the business.
If you are a proven sales leader with a passion for developing high-performing teams and creating long-term customer partnerships, we would love to hear from you.
The Impact You Will Have
- Champion all aspects of Health & Safety, ensuring company policies, procedures and initiatives are consistently followed.
- Lead, coach and mentor the sales team to achieve individual and collective targets through regular one-to-one meetings, performance reviews and development plans.
- Ensure the right product and service solutions are available to meet customer requirements.
- Set, measure and monitor key performance indicators, sales targets and activity metrics for direct reports, providing accurate reporting to senior leadership.
- Define and deliver overall business sales targets, coordinating sales pipelines and forecasting activities across the team.
- Make sound commercial decisions that support long-term profitability and sustainable growth.
- Collaborate with Briggs Equipment UK businesses and key partners to maximise commercial opportunities and customer value.
- Identify skills gaps within the sales function and implement targeted training and development initiatives.
- Build strong working relationships across the wider business, fostering a collaborative and customer-focused culture.
- Drive sales growth across the full product and service portfolio, including New Equipment, Short and Long-Term Rental, Service Contracts and Used Equipment.
- Develop and expand used equipment sales channels to maximise revenue and margin opportunities.
- Ensure effective utilisation of CRM systems to maintain data integrity, support territory management and accurate sales reporting.
- Contribute to overall business strategy, operational development and P&L performance as a member of the leadership team. xgikmsk
- Personally manage and develop key customer accounts, building long-term partnerships and delivering tailored solutions.
Sales Director employer: Briggs Equipment
Briggs Equipment is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Maidenhead where innovation and teamwork thrive. Employees benefit from ongoing training and development opportunities, ensuring personal and professional growth while working on cutting-edge materials handling solutions. With a strong commitment to safety and compliance, the company fosters a culture of support and collaboration, making it a rewarding place for Field Service Engineers to build their careers.