Area Sales Manager (Material Handling) - #2191787

Alexander James Recruiting is currently working with a leading dealer of material handling equipment looking to recruit a new forklift sales manager to cover and develop their client base across West Yorkshire and the surrounding areas. With excellent, uncapped commission opportunities and scope for growth, this is a great opportunity for a sales professional looking to develop and take on a new role selling an innovative product.

Responsibilities

• Managing an existing client base across West Yorkshire and the surrounding areas
• Business development across the same area selling the companies innovative forklift solutions 
• Generate new business by visiting customers on site, conducting site surveys and providing customer quotes for forklift hire
• Providing a consultative sales approach in order to win new business in the hire and sale of material handling and related equipment
• Take responsibility for region revenue stream and overall growth

Requirements 

There is no set background for this role, but the company are keen on speaking to individuals in particular with a sales background or hire/rental or general financial understanding given that the role is focused on long term contract hire of material handling equipment. Candidates with good numerical skills would also be preferred. Ultimately the company are looking for driven and energetic individuals with professionalism and a long-term aim of having a sales career. The role comes with a lot of investment in the candidate for the longer term including on-going training and development and consistent salary reviews. In terms of location, you can be based anywhere within West Yorkshire or surrounding areas if you’re willing to travel.

Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent on experience (up to £42,000 depending on experience)
• Excellent uncapped Commission potential (OTE £60,000-£780,000 achievable)
• Electric Company Car
• Genuine growth opportunity, working with a fast growing yet already well established company within forklifts
• Private healthcare
• 25 days holiday + statutory

The Company 

The company are a national dealer of forklift trucks, thus operating in the material handling industry. The supply a number of different brands but have a very innovative product which enables a high level of savings for the customer giving them a competitive advantage over the competition. This fast expansion means they now seek a new sales person to work across South Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire, and Derbyshire.