Area Sales Manager (Material Handling)

Alexander James Recruiting is currently working with a leading provider of material handling equipment looking to recruit a new area sales manager to cover and develop their client base across the South West postcodes selling both forklift hire and other material handling products. 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.ResponsibilitiesManaging an existing client base across the South West postcodes as well as the surrounding areas.Business development across this regionGenerate new business by visiting customers on site, conducting site surveys and providing customer quotes for forklift hireProviding a consultative sales approach in order to win new business in the hire and sale of other equipment to include pallet trucks, service contracts and cleaning equipmentTake responsibility for region revenue stream and overall growthRequirements 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 who come from an engineering/technical background within the MHE industry looking to take the next step in their career ..... full job details .....