Sales Person

Sales Person – Stevenage

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

• 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 given.

Key skills:

• 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 Power Point
• A full UK driver’s licence is required

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

We will provide industry‑leading technical training to ensure you have the knowledge and tools to do your job. Plenty of opportunities exist to progress your career and develop your skills within Toyota.

Toyota Material Handling is the world’s number one manufacturer of material handling equipment, providing quality sales and service support across the UK. We foster a culture where team members are encouraged to continually improve processes and strive to provide the highest quality service. We aim to create a safe environment where our team members feel valued, fulfilled, engaged and happy.

Our commitment is to read each application carefully. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regrettably only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Toyota Material Handling UK is an equal opportunities employer.

Permanent – Stevenage, United Kingdom