Area Sales Manager

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for an Area Sales Manager in Thirsk to promote services, manage a customer portfolio, and achieve sales targets. Ideal candidates will have a successful sales record in the rental sector, excellent communication skills, and a full Category B driving license. The role offers a competitive salary and company car.

Benefits

Company car

Qualifications

• Demonstrated sales success in the rental sector.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Proficient in administration and organization.

Responsibilities

• Promote services and maximize sales through customer visits.
• Manage customer portfolio and target new business.
• Build effective customer relationships.

Skills

Sales track record in rental sector

Customer focused

Excellent communication skills

Excellent administration and organization skills

Proactive individual

Negotiation skills

Job description

BJ162 - Area Sales Manager

Location: Thirsk + Surrounding Areas

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 Per Annum + Company Car

Working Hours: Monday - Friday

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.

Duties and 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.