Area Sales Manager

Still Sverige Ab; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car

25 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Laptop and phone provided

Discount access to major UK brands

Recommend a Friend bonus scheme

Employee Incentive Schemes

Job summary

Linde Material Handling, a global leader in forklift trucks and warehouse equipment, seeks an experienced Area Sales Manager to cover the S postcode area in the UK. You will drive new and used truck sales, manage key accounts and collaborate with service and finance teams to deliver complete customer solutions.

You should have a track record in B2B selling, strong relationship skills, and a hands-on approach to forecasting, quoting, and closing deals.

Qualifications

• Direct sales experience (B2B) is essential.
• Strong relationship building and influencing skills.
• Excellent communication, both verbal and written.
• Numerical competence and ability to forecast and quote.

Responsibilities

• Maintain relationships and develop business opportunities with existing customers.
• Hit volume targets, market share and coverage.
• Plan prospecting activities and manage weekly forecasts.
• Identify customer requirements and undertake site surveys.
• Produce accurate quotes and ensure complete order packs.
• Present quotes with options including financial solutions.
• Demonstrate products as appropriate.

Skills

Industry experience

Direct sales (B2B)

Relationship building

Numerical competence

Self-motivated

Resilient

Attention to detail

PC literate

Excellent communication

Commercial acumen

Job description

Exciting Career Opportunity as an Area Sales Manager at Linde Material Handling.

Join Linde Material Handling, a global leader in forklift trucks and warehouse equipment, and become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

About the Role

We are currently looking for an experienced Sales Manager to take on the Area Sales Manager role covering the S post code area.

The main focus of the role is to maximise all business opportunities of both new and used trucks by selling the full range of Linde Material Handling equipment to all business types. Working together with other departments, the Area Sales Manager will ensure agreed service levels are maintained and customers retained.

Responsibilities

• Maintain relationships and further develop business opportunities with existing customers
• 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
• 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

We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• A comprehensice commission package
• Company Car
• 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
• Additional holiday entitlement for long service milestones
• Company pension scheme (6% employer contribution, minimum 4% employee contribution)
• Access to discounts from major UK brands
• Recommend a Friend\" bonus scheme
• Eligibility for Employee Incentive Schemes
• Laptop and phone provided

Tasks and Qualifications

• Industry experience is a strong ideal, but Capital Equipment or Engineering experience will be considered
• Direct sales experience (B2B)
• Commercially minded with strong business acumen
• PC literate
• Strong relationship building and influencing skills
• Excellent communication skills - both verbal and written
• Numerical competence
• Self-motivated
• Resilient
• Strong attention to detail

Bring your expertise, enthusiasm, and commitment to excellence, and we'll provide the tools and support to help you succeed.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Linde Material Handling is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, religion, or sexual orientation.

If you require adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know.

Please note: Successful candidates must provide proof of the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship or relocation assistance at this time.