Area Sales Manager

TieTalent; Bristol; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing engineering firm in Bristol is seeking an experienced Area Sales Manager. You will represent the brand, build relationships, and negotiate sales in materials handling including forklift trucks. The ideal candidate has a proven sales background and strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £42k OTE plus additional benefits, including a company vehicle and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Company Vehicle

Commission

Volume Bonus

Personal Development

Career Progression

Pension

Health Cash Plan

Discount Hub

Life Cover

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar area sales position.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Represent the brand and build strong customer relationships.
• Travel to customer sites for surveys and presentations.
• Negotiate deals to ensure profitability.

Skills

Sales proficiency

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Job description

About

Join a growing engineering business!

Location

Bristol - South

Package

up to £42k OTE + £25k uncapped

Additional Benefits

• Company Vehicle
• Commission
• Volume Bonus
• Personal Development
• Career Progression
• Pension
• Health Cash Plan
• Discount Hub
• Life Cover

Role: Area Sales Manager

Blu Dog has been engaged to recruit for a growing engineering group seeking a proactive and experienced Area Sales Executive with materials handling experience. Ideally, you will have worked across materials handling and sold a range of forklift trucks including gas, diesel, and electric power, as well as warehouse products like counterbalance, reach, and power pallets.

In Area Sales, You Will

• Be the face of the business and represent the brand
• Build strong relationships with customers
• Travel to customer sites to cold call, book site surveys, and present bespoke solutions
• Negotiate to ensure profitability and volume of deals is achieved

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in a similar area sales position
• Proficiency in sales, negotiation, and objection handling
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines/targets
• A keen eye for detail and a problem-solving mindset

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary & benefits package
• Career growth opportunities
• First-class training and induction
• Supportive and collaborative work environment

Click Apply Now to submit your CV and take the next step in your career!

Location

Bristol, England, United Kingdom

Work Experience

• Other Sales

Languages

• English