Area Sales

GAP Group; Crosshouse; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hire company in Scotland is seeking an Area Sales Professional to maximise hire revenue opportunities. The role involves building relationships with existing and new customers, attending trade days, and collaborating with sales teams. Candidates should have significant area sales experience in the construction/hire industry, outstanding communication skills, and a proven track record in achieving sales targets. Benefits include a competitive salary, company car, and up to 25 days annual leave.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Company Car

Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Option to buy up to 5 days additional leave

Contributory Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Welfare Fund

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health & Wellness benefits

Qualifications

• Significant experience in area sales within the construction/hire industry.
• Proven track record in exceeding sales targets.
• Exceptional communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Maximise hire revenue opportunities from existing customers.
• Build relationships at site and regional office level.
• Attend depot/customer trade days to promote product offering.

Skills

Area sales experience

Exceeding sales targets

Exceptional communication skills

Negotiation skills

Proficient in MS Office

Driving Licence

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Overview

Our team is the best in the industry - is it time for you to join us?

The Role

Reporting directly to the Regional Sales Manager, the Area Sales Professional will be responsible for maximising hire revenue opportunities from existing customers and winning new business. This will include regular visibility and relationship building at site and regional office level and attending depot/customer trade days to promote our product offering.

The AS will also work with various stakeholders across the GAP Group network including Major Accounts Directors and their sales teams, to ensure pro-active promotion of hire opportunities for hire equipment within our existing customer base.

Successful candidates should demonstrate the following:

• Significant experience working in an area sales role within the construction/hire industry is essential
• A proven track record in exceeding sales targets and generating revenue growth by maximising opportunities from existing customers and winning new business
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to engage with both internal and external stakeholders at all levels
• An effective negotiator and problem solver with the ability to work effectively under pressure and prioritise workload
• Proficient in MS Office packages including Excel and Word, and CRM systems
• Driving Licence (Essential)

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Company Car
• Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• The option to buy up to 5 days additional leave
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Employee Welfare Fund (Company-funded social events)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Health & Wellness (Well-being Hub, Employee Assistance Helpline, Annual Flu Jab)

So what next?

If you think you fit the profile we would love to hear from you!

All you have to do is upload your CV and complete our short application form and we can take it from there.

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