Area Sales Manager; Specialist Forklifts

Position: Area Sales Manager (Specialist Forklifts)
Alexander James Recruiting is currently working with a provider of specialist material handling equipment who are seeking a new sales person to manage and develop their client base across the North of England. The position requires an industry professional with a strong technical understanding and equally the ability to build strong relationships. With a competitive package this is a great opportunity to work for a stable & innovative provider of specialist forklift truck products.

Responsibilities

Manage an existing customer base across the North of England
Develop this business further by seeking new opportunities within the timber, metal and plastic industries in particular
Travel to customer site and conduct site surveys to advise and quote for specialist forklift truck products
Have a strong aftersales focus by liaising with engineer’s and ensuring service requirement are met Requirements

The successful candidate will have strong knowledge of material handling products with a preference of an individual with sales experience within the sector. Equally, the organisation would consider a professional with an engineering based background who has the aptitude and ability to move into sales. Although the role will involve some account management, the individual will need to have an expectation for targeting new business.

Given the value of the company’s products is higher than most other forklifts, an appreciation and understanding of lower volume sales as well longer leads times and longer lease periods must be understood. Although direct experience of this is not required, an individual with this mindset is crucial. You will ideally be located with good access across the North Midlands and North of England.

Benefits

Basic of up to £45k depending on experience
Electric Company Car
Uncapped Commission with OTE of £70k-£80k achievable
25 days + Statutory
Life Insurance
Medical & Dental Care The Company

Our client is a provider of a specialist product range of material handling equipment. Having been established as a UK entity for over 20 years, the organisation supplies predominantly the timber, metal and plastic industries with a number of applications to include an electric product. Operating as an SME in the UK, the company promotes a team ethos and provides numerous benefits to its people.

With current order intake now surpassing pre COVID pandemic levels, the company now seeks a new sales person to be added to the team