Area Sales Manager

Kion Group; Derby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Linde Material Handling, part of the KION Group, is seeking an Area Sales Manager for the Wakefield area. This role focuses on maximizing sales opportunities for new and used equipment, requiring a commercially minded individual with a successful sales history. The position offers a competitive, commission-based package including a company car.

Benefits

Competitive uncapped commission

Company car

Qualifications

• Experience in sales, preferably in the forklift or material handling sector.
• Proven track record of sales success.
• Ability to work independently in a new business development role.

Responsibilities

• Maximize market share of new and used trucks in the Wakefield area.
• Plan daily prospecting and achieve sales targets.
• Identify customer needs and deliver accurate quotes.

Skills

Communication

Sales

IT literacy

Self-motivation

Job description

Linde Material Handling is part of the KION Group, one of the world's leading manufacturer of forklift trucks, and other warehouse and material handling equipment.

Linde Material Handling offers a range of challenging careers and we are keen to talk to you about the direction in which you would like your career to go.

We are currently looking for a Area Sales Manager to work within the Wakefield area.

The main focus of this role is to maximize our share of new and used truck opportunities by selling within this specified geographical area.

What we offer:

Reporting to the Regional Sales Manager you will have responsibility to sell New and Used Equipment.

We are looking for a commercially focused individual who can:

• Hit volume targets, market share and coverage.

• Day to day planning of prospecting in line with the required levels of sales activity

• Accurate weekly forecast as required.

• Identify customer requirements and undertake site surveys

• Produce accurate quote for orders using K1SS

• Ensure complete and clean order packs are delivered to Sales Administration

• Present quote to customer in an effective manner including financial solutions Demonstration of products where appropriate

• Promote to customer the full range of products and services that Linde offer.

Tasks and Qualifications:

Who are we looking for?

If you have experience of sales with the forklift or material handling sector, that would be an advantage but is not essential. We are looking for someone who can show previous success in sales, is self-motivated, is happy to work in a role where they will be seeking new business and following up leads. If you have experience in sales but are looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.

You will need to be commercially minded, IT literate, have excellent communication skills.

Linde Material Handling offer a competitive, uncapped, commission-based package with a company car.