Area Sales Manager

NEOS Recruitment; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car

Uncapped Commission

Career progression

Job summary

NEOS Engineering Recruitment, on behalf of a well-established construction plant machinery dealership, is seeking an Area Sales Manager to cover Leicester and surrounding areas.

You will develop and grow sales of construction plant machinery, identify new business opportunities, manage key accounts, and present demonstrations to clients. A competitive £40,000-£50,000 basic salary with uncapped commission and a company car awaits the successful candidate.

Qualifications

• Experience in field sales or B2B sales is advantageous.
• Strong network within construction or plant hire sectors.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow sales of new construction plant machinery across Leicester and surrounding territory.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities with plant hire companies, contractors and groundwork firms.
• Manage and develop existing customer relationships to maximise repeat business and equipment sales.
• Conduct customer visits, site demonstrations and machinery presentations.
• Promote a comprehensive range of excavators and construction plant equipment.
• Prepare quotations, negotiate terms and close sales opportunities.
• Collaborate with service, parts and aftermarket teams to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Monitor competitor activity and market trends within the territory.

Job description

Area Sales Manager

Leicester

£40,000 - £50,000 Basic + Uncapped Commission + Company Car

NEOS Engineering Recruitment are working in partnership with a well-established and growing construction plant machinery dealership who are looking to recruit an experienced Area Sales Manager to cover Leicester and the surrounding areas.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an ambitious business representing a globally recognised construction equipment manufacturer, offering a competitive basic salary, excellent earning potential and the opportunity to develop an established territory.

Our client supplies a comprehensive range of construction plant machinery, including excavators and associated equipment, to customers across the construction, civil engineering, groundwork and plant hire sectors.

The Role

• Develop and grow sales of new construction plant machinery across Leicester and the surrounding territory.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities with plant hire companies, contractors, groundwork businesses and construction firms.
• Manage and develop existing customer relationships, maximising repeat business and equipment sales.
• Conduct customer visits, site demonstrations and machinery presentations.
• Promote a comprehensive range of excavators and construction plant equipment.
• Prepare quotations, negotiate commercial terms and close sales opportunities.
• Work closely with internal service, parts and aftermarket teams to ensure excellent customer satisfaction.
• Monitor competitor activity, market trends and opportunities within the territory.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in an Area Sales Manager, Territory Sales Manager, Plant Sales or similar position.
• Experience selling construction plant, excavators, heavy machinery or associated equipment is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of the construction, plant hire, groundwork or civil engineering sectors.
• Proven ability to develop new business and build long-term customer relationships.
• Commercially driven, self-motivated and confident in managing your own territory.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

The Package

• Basic Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 DOE
• Commission: Attractive commission structure
• Company Car
• Established and growing machinery dealership
• Globally recognised construction equipment range
• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Supportive management team with ambitious growth plans