Area Sales Manager

Professional Technical BroadBean ·www.professional-technical.com

Location Essex, Essex, England
Salary GBP 42,000 / year
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
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I am pleased to present a new opportunity for a successful Area Sales Manager to join a leading Material Handling Equipment Company based in Essex.
The role is to sell all material handling equipment including new and used trucks, rentals, and aftermarket, to businesses in post codes: E/CM/RM/IG/SS. Managing your own diary, the Area Sales Manager will have the autonomy to maximise business opportunities whilst ensuring service levels are maintained.

The Area Sales Manager will have a B2B Sales background, most desirably in the MHE industry with a strong ability to build relationships, influence, and provide solutions.

Other similar industries will be considered such as Agricultural, Engineering, Industrial, Hire, Plant, Automotive, and Heavy Goods

Key responsibilities of the Area Sales Manager:

  • Identify and promote all product including new trucks, short term rental, operator training, and used trucks within the Essex post codes.
  • Develop strategies to secure and win profitable business.
  • Further develop business opportunities with existing customers
  • Hit volume targets, market share and coverage of the Essex post codes
  • Day to day planning of prospecting in line with the required levels of sales activity
  • Undertake site surveys, produce accurate quotes and present to the customer providing solutions
  • Attend and actively participate in regular sales meetings as part of a highly motivated and successful team.

Key requirements of the Area Sales Manager:

  • MHE industry experience or similar; Agricultural, Engineering, Industrial, Hire, Plant, Automotive, and Heavy Goods.
  • Direct B2B sales experience, ideally capital equipment.
  • Knowledge of storage and logistics systems.
  • Commercially minded with the drive to maximise results.
  • Ability to build and maintain strong relationships.
  • Fully enjoy the selling experience and travelling visiting clients.
  • Excellent influencing and negotiation skills.



What’s on offer:

  • £38,000 - £42,000 basic salary
  • Generous commission scheme
  • Company car (EV)
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Additional holiday entitlement with length of service
  • Company pension scheme 6% employer contribution
  • Discount portal
  • Internal development and opportunities encouraged

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Who is hiring for the Area Sales Manager role?
Professional Technical BroadBean is hiring for the Area Sales Manager position, a Shazamme client. Apply directly on the employer's career site.
Where is the Area Sales Manager job located?
The Area Sales Manager role with Professional Technical BroadBean is based in Essex, GB.
What does the Area Sales Manager role pay?
Professional Technical BroadBean lists the Area Sales Manager role at up to GBP 42,000 per year.
Is the Area Sales Manager role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Professional Technical BroadBean.
What experience level is the Area Sales Manager role?
The Area Sales Manager position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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