Area Sales Manager

First Military Recruitment Ltd; Thirsk; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an Area Sales Manager in Thirsk to drive sales growth and build effective customer relationships. The ideal candidate will have a successful sales history in the rental sector, excellent communication skills, and a customer-focused approach. Responsibilities include promoting services, managing customer portfolios, and achieving sales targets. A full Category B driving licence is essential. The salary offers between £40,000 and £45,000 per annum plus a company car.

Benefits

Company Car

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Proven history of sales success in the rental industry.
• Strong customer service orientation with the ability to exceed expectations.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Promote services and maximize sales through customer visits and calls.
• Manage and grow an existing customer portfolio.
• Achieve revenue growth against depot budget.

Skills

Successful sales track record in the rental sector

Customer focused

Excellent administration and organisation skills

Excellent communication skills

Proactive individual and personable negotiator

Computer literate

Full Category B driving licence

Job description

Overview

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking an Area Sales Manager on behalf of one of our fantastic clients in Thirsk.

Our client provides a range of mobile & static platform lift hire solutions, backed by expert training services. Previous sales experience in the powered access hire industry is essential.

Responsibilities

• You will primarily be responsible for promoting all our services and benefits to the customer and maximising sales through face to face visits and cold calling.
• You will manage an existing customer portfolio and target new business in accordance with depot targets.
• You should work with the Depot Manager to retain and manage all customers and sites within an agreed sales area.
• You will be needed to achieve revenue growth against depot budget and reactivate dormant accounts.
• You will complete weekly planners and call reports and complete and update account management, site sheets and quote records.
• You will need to carry out site surveys as required aiding the customer in selecting the appropriate machine for the task.
• You will be required to build effective customer relationships, exceed customer service and expectations and resolve any customer issues promptly and satisfactorily.
• You will be expected to achieve goals and objectives and exceed targets.

Skills and Qualifications

• You should be able to demonstrate a successful sales track record in the rental sector.
• You are customer focused and possess excellent administration and organisation skills.
• You should have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal with the ability to communicate face to face and on the telephone and be computer literate.
• You are a proactive individual who is confident and a personable negotiator.
• A full Category B driving licence is essential

Details

BJ162 - Area Sales Manager
Location: Thirsk + Surrounding Areas
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 Per Annum + Company Car
Working Hours: Monday - Friday