Area Sales Manager – Forklift Trucks & Materials Handling
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Location: South West London / Croydon (field-based)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Benefits: Company car, laptop, mobile phone, 24 days' annual leave plus bank holidays and pension
Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, with flexible working hours
The Opportunity
Interaction Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of a growing materials handling solutions business for an Area Sales Manager to develop sales across South West London and the surrounding areas, with a base in the Croydon region.
This is a field-based sales role focused on winning new business, growing existing customer accounts and increasing market share within the forklift truck and materials handling equipment industry.
You will inherit an existing customer portfolio, but the main priority will be identifying new opportunities, building relationships with prospective customers and converting leads into profitable business.
Taking ownership of your territory, you will manage the full sales cycle, from prospecting and arranging appointments through to customer presentations, equipment demonstrations, negotiations and closing deals.
This opportunity would suit an established sales professional with a background in forklift truck or materials handling equipment sales, who is commercially driven, confident developing new business and motivated by achieving results.
Key Responsibilities
Proactively identify, target and secure new business opportunities across your territory.
Visit prospective customers to generate leads and develop new commercial relationships.
Manage and develop existing customer accounts, identifying opportunities to upsell and increase revenue.
Prepare quotations and present tailored equipment and materials handling solutions.
Negotiate commercial terms and successfully close sales.
Build strong relationships with customers at all levels, from operational teams to senior decision-makers.
Understand customer requirements and recommend appropriate solutions to meet their operational needs.
Research market trends, competitor activity and potential new business opportunities.
Plan and manage your territory effectively to maximise sales performance.
Maintain accurate customer records, sales activity and pipeline information within the CRM system.
Review CRM data to identify opportunities and support sales growth.
About You
To be considered for this position, you will need:
A minimum of five years' sales experience within the forklift truck and materials handling equipment industry.
A proven track record in new business development and winning sales.
Strong account management skills, with the ability to develop profitable customer relationships. xgikmsk
Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
The confidence to conduct customer meetings and equipment demonstrations....
Area Sales Manager - Forklift Trucks & Materials Handling in Gamlingay employer: Interaction Recruitment
Interaction Recruitment is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values teamwork and employee well-being. With competitive pay and flexible shifts, this role in Gateshead provides opportunities for personal growth and skill development, making it an ideal choice for those seeking meaningful employment in a dynamic environment.
