Area Sales Manager

Neos Recruitment Ltd; Taunton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an Area Sales Manager to oversee sales of heavy plant machinery across Devon, Somerset, and surrounding regions. The ideal candidate will have proven sales experience in the sector, strong communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to travel within the territory. This role offers a competitive salary, commission structure, a company car, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Attractive commission structure

Company car

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience selling heavy plant machinery such as excavators and telehandlers.
• Strong network in the construction and industrial sectors.
• Ability to travel across the territory as required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow sales of heavy plant machinery across Devon and Somerset.
• Develop new business opportunities while maintaining existing relationships.
• Achieve and exceed sales targets with a focus on customer satisfaction.

Skills

Sales experience in heavy plant machinery

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship-building skills

Target-driven

Self-motivated

Job description

Area Sales Manager

Devon, Somerset & surrounding areas, UK

£45,000 - £65,000 + Commission + Benefits + Car

The Role

Manage and grow sales of heavy plant machinery across Devon, Somerset, and surrounding areas.

• Develop new business opportunities while maintaining and expanding existing client relationships.
• Sell a full range of OEM equipment including excavators, telehandlers, rollers, and other capital machinery.
• Achieve and exceed sales targets with a focus on long-term customer satisfaction.
• Represent a globally recognised brand with excellent aftersales and support services.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience selling heavy plant machinery (excavators, telehandlers, rollers, or similar).
• Strong network in the construction, plant hire, or industrial sectors.
• Target-driven, self-motivated, and commercially aware.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Based in Devon, Somerset, or surrounding areas with the ability to travel across the territory as required.

The Package

• £45,000 - £65,000 basic salary
• Attractive commission structure
• Company car, phone, laptop, and full benefits package
• Global OEM brand with training and career development opportunities

This is a chance to work with a market-leading OEM, selling high-value heavy plant machinery to key clients across Devon, Somerset, and surrounding regions. If you're an experienced Sales Manager in the plant sector and ready for your next step, apply today