Area Sales Manager

MasterMover; Compton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Area Sales Manager, where you'll play a pivotal role in driving sales growth across the South of the UK. This exciting position involves identifying new business opportunities, managing key accounts, and collaborating with a high-performing team to exceed ambitious growth targets. You'll have the autonomy to lead commercial negotiations and deliver impactful product demonstrations. With a competitive salary and a supportive team environment, this role offers the perfect blend of challenge and reward for a self-motivated sales professional.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Rewarding benefits package

Opportunities for personal development

Collaborative team environment

Recognition for success

Qualifications

• Proven success in B2B capital equipment sales, especially in material handling.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with a strong sales record.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales and revenue by identifying new opportunities and managing the sales pipeline.
• Build strong customer relationships that lead to satisfaction and repeat business.

Skills

B2B Sales

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Relationship Management

Sales Reporting

Education

Degree in Business

Degree in Marketing

Tools

CRM Platforms

Sales Reporting Tools

Job description

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UK Area Sales Manager - South

Location: Ashbourne, Derbyshire
Company: MasterMover Ltd

About MasterMover: MasterMover is a leading provider of innovative material handling solutions. With a focus on electric tugs and automation, we empower companies to enhance productivity and safety. Our patented products are used by leading industrial global brands to advance workplace efficiency and safety. With our global headquarters based in the UK and sales operations in the USA, France and Germany, plus our extended network of sales partners and territory managers, we have an exciting future ahead.

Job Overview: We are seeking a commercially driven, technically confident Area Sales Manager to cover the South of the UK. In this key role, you will be responsible for accelerating revenue growth, managing a diverse customer base, and overseeing the complete sales cycle while delivering an outstanding customer experience. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing team, where you will identify new business opportunities, develop key accounts, and collaborate with internal teams to help us exceed our ambitious growth targets.

Regions Covered: This role covers Greater London, South East England, parts of the East of England, East Midlands, and the Central South, including counties such as:
Hampshire, Surrey, Sussex, Kent, Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire, and Northamptonshire.

Major Towns/Cities: London, Reading, Oxford, Brighton, Southampton, Portsmouth, Bournemouth, Milton Keynes, Chelmsford, Colchester, Ipswich, Norwich, Cambridge, Luton, Leicester, and Northampton.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sales Growth: Drive sales and revenue within your territory by identifying new opportunities, managing the sales pipeline, and consistently achieving targets.

• Customer Relationships: Build and nurture strong, long-term customer relationships that lead to satisfaction, loyalty, and repeat business.

• Product Presentations: Coordinate with our Product Specialists to deliver impactful product demonstrations and tailored solutions.

• Commercial Negotiations: Prepare and present proposals, lead negotiations, and close deals effectively.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with marketing, customer service, and technical teams to deliver integrated customer solutions.

• Sales Reporting: Provide timely updates on sales performance, customer feedback, market developments, and competitor activity.

Requirements:

• Degree or equivalent qualifications in business, marketing, or a related field.

• Proven success in B2B capital equipment sales - experience in material handling is highly desirable.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

• Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Strong track record in meeting and exceeding sales targets.

• Proficient in CRM platforms and sales reporting tools.

• Flexibility to travel within the assigned region as required.

What We Offer:

• Competitive base salary plus a rewarding benefits package.

• Opportunities for ongoing personal and professional development.

• A collaborative and supportive team environment within a market-leading brand.

• Autonomy, responsibility, and recognition for your success.