Area Sales Manager

Linde Material Handling; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car

25 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Employee Incentive Schemes

Laptop and phone provided

Job summary

Linde Material Handling is seeking an experienced Area Sales Manager for the S postcode area in the United Kingdom. The successful candidate will be responsible for maximizing business opportunities through the sale of new and used forklift trucks and warehouse equipment. Key responsibilities include maintaining customer relationships and achieving sales targets.

The position offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive commission package, a company car, and numerous employee benefits. Join a team that values innovation and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience in Capital Equipment or Engineering is preferred.
• Strong business acumen is necessary.
• Self-motivated and resilient candidates are ideal.

Responsibilities

• Maintain relationships with existing customers.
• Hit volume targets and market share.
• Accurate sales forecasting and site surveys.
• Present quotes effectively, including financial solutions.

Skills

Industry experience

Direct sales experience (B2B)

Strong relationship building

Excellent communication skills

Numerical competence

Tools

PC literacy

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 comprehensive 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.

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.

Ready to join us? Apply today and take your career to the next level!