Area Sales Manager

Interaction Recruitment; Middlesbrough; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Sales Manager to cover the Yorkshire and Humberside area. The ideal candidate will sell forklift trucks to industrial clients, managing all aspects of the sale from start to finish. This role offers a competitive salary of £30,000 - £42,000 DOE plus a company car. Applicants should have at least 2 years of sales experience and a valid driving license. This is a full-time permanent position.

Benefits

Company car

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ sales experience selling into industrial clients.
• Driving licence is required.
• Reputable and honest; able to adapt to change.

Responsibilities

• Handle clients from start to finish in sales.
• Sell forklift trucks into various sectors.
• Develop new business and manage existing accounts.

Skills

Sales experience

Client-facing experience

Adaptability

Education

GCSE level

Job description

Overview

Sales Manager – External. Field based covering Yorkshire and Humberside. Forklift truck sales. £30,000 - £42,000 basic salary DOE + company car.

Responsibilities

• Cover the Yorkshire and Humberside area as a 360 sales manager, handling the client from start to finish.
• Sell forklift trucks into manufacturing, distribution and wholesale sectors.
• Develop new business, manage accounts, and pursue upsell and cross-sell opportunities.
• Engage in industry networking and keep the company updated with industry changes and potential leads.
• Build personal visibility in the industry and with our brand, and work as part of a team to support colleagues when needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ sales experience selling into industrial clients.
• Driving licence.
• GCSE level as a minimum.
• Previous client-facing experience.
• Reputable and honest; straight-talking and adaptable to change.

Job Details

• Job Title: Sales Manager – External
• Location: Field-based covering Yorkshire and Humberside; Office location may include Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire
• Salary: £30,000 - £42,000 basic (DOE) + company car
• Sector: Forklift truck sales
• Posted: Sep 23, 2025
• Closes: Oct 24, 2025
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time

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