Area Sales Manager

A leading manufacturer in the Material Handling Industry has an incredible opportunity for an Area Sales Manager to join the business. This is a rare opportunity to join an organisation where your earning potential will be unlimited and easily achievable with an OTE £70k+. They are offering a basic salary circa to £50k + many benefits and premium car. The post will be working remotely and cover an area throughout the Coventry, West Midlands area .

The focus of th e Area Sales Manager is to maximise their share of both new and used products by selling them in their specified region. Reporting to the Head of National Accounts, your key responsibilities will be as follows:

• To achieve agreed annual target of selling new, used and materials handling equipment
• To generate new leads and business development opportunities by researching sources for developing prospective customers.
• To manage product/service mix, pricing and margins according to agreed aims.
• To plan and manage a personal business portfolio for allocated prospects according to the market development strategy.
• To demonstrate products and services to existing/potential customers and assist them in selecting those best suited to their needs.
• To establish, develop and maintain customer relationships and to follow up once delivery of a truck has taken place.
• To be involved in continuous improvement of processes and procedures with other team members as requested.
• Regularly demonstrate Company values of Integrity, Courage, Collaboration & Excellence.

Requirements of the Area Sales Manager:

• Applicants will ideally will have worked in the Material Handling Industry, but other service industries considered
• Business Development Managers, Area Sales Managers, Regional Sales Managers will all be considered
• Show previous success in sales, self-motivated
• Experienced in generating new business and following up leads
• Commercially minded
• Excellent communication skills.

In return they offer a very attractive package, circa to a basic of £50k, with uncapped commission structure, where the current sales team are currently achieving incredible OTE’s, 26 days holiday + stats, Company Pension Scheme, Premium Car, Remote working, ongoing training and development program, Life Cover and much more.