Sales Person

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Sales Person to work within our local sales business area selling and promoting the full product range of material handling equipment (forklifts and warehouse trucks). The role offers a competitive salary, commission scheme, an attractive company pension, an excellent company car, and the opportunity to work for the world’s number 1 material handling provider.

On a day‑to‑day basis, you will:

• Nurture relationships with existing customers and understand their future requirements through regular visits and communication.
• Identify target accounts and develop relationships with new prospect businesses.
• Carry out detailed site surveys and identify equipment specifications.
• Create comprehensive proposals and share your findings with customers through meetings and presentations.
• Manage all aspects of the administration process relating to truck orders.

We are looking for a self‑motivated person with a strong track record within a field sales environment, preferably in business‑to‑business (B2B) sales. Experience selling materials handling or capital equipment would be beneficial, but training will be provided if needed.

• Good commercial awareness and business understanding.
• Professional communication skills – confident at presenting, good attention to detail.
• Strong negotiation skills and an ability to develop solid business arguments.
• Effective planning and organisation skills.
• PC literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• A full UK driver’s licence is required.

We will provide you with industry‑leading technical training to ensure you have the knowledge and all the tools to do your job. There are also plenty of opportunities to progress your career and develop your skills within Toyota.

• Competitive salary and commission.
• Attractive company pension.
• Company vehicle.
• Company sick pay.
• Voluntary critical illness cover.
• Free eye tests.
• Free flu jabs.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Benefits platform with instant discounts and offers.

Toyota Material Handling UK is an equal opportunities employer.