Area Sales Manager (Forklift Trucks) (AH402) Glasgow, Scotland
| Salary: | GBP28000 - GBP32500 per annum + OTE £40k-£60k |
Alexander James Recruiting is currently working with a well-established expanding material handling company looking to recruit a new area sales manager to cover and develop their client base in postcodes across the central belt of Scotland. With excellent, uncapped commission opportunities and scope for growth, this is a great opportunity for either an experienced forklift sales professional or a sales professional from a related industry in capital equipment to develop their career.
Responsibilities
- Managing an existing client base across Edinburgh & Glasgow
- Business development across the same area
- 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
- Keeping the CRM system updated and maintaining organization with customers
Requirements
You will ideally have worked in a sales role within forklift trucks before, with a proven track record in the industry. You will be proactive in your approach to selling and will have a solid understanding of equipment hire. As an alternative to forklift sales experience, the company are willing to consider candidates from other industries within capital equipment as long as candidates have experience of providing a consultative sell and ideally have experience of conducting site surveys. In terms of location, the company can be flexible for candidates anywhere around the central belt of Scotland.
Benefits
- Competitive salary dependent on experience (Up to £32,500 depending on experience)
- Excellent uncapped Commission potential (OTE £45,000-£60,000 achievable)
- Company Car
- 23 days holiday + statutory
- Competitive Pension Scheme
The Company
The company are an international manufacturer and supplier of forklift trucks, thus operating in the material handling industry. Its share of the UK market has grown significantly over the last ten years and as a result the company now require a number of new sales professionals to continue its phenomenal sales success. With further expansion, there are great prospects for progression opportunities for the right individuals. Whilst running as a large corporation, the UK operations are still run with a core of people who have worked there a long time, ensuring continued support and the right kind of environment.
To find out more about this opportunity, please get in touch with Alex Hopkirk on 07557658751
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