Area Sales Manager

Holt Automotive Recruitment; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent dealership seeks an Area Sales Manager to promote heavy plant and construction machinery across Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Oxfordshire. This role combines remote and in-person sales, demanding strong customer relationship skills and a focus on sales performance. With a base salary of £40K and further earnings potential through commission, it offers excellent career growth and benefits including health insurance and ongoing training.

Benefits

Remote working with car allowance

Health insurance

Pension scheme

Expenses account

22 days paid holiday + bank holidays

Ongoing training and development

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven sales and call planning experience.
• Full UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with customers remotely and in-person.
• Prepare customer quotations including service contracts and finance options.
• Drive sales and profitability according to business targets.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Problem-solving

Consultative selling techniques

Excellent communication skills

Job description

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Role: Area Sales Manager
Location:Covering Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Industry:Construction Machinery – Must have Machinery Sales or similar experience.

Salary and Benefits:

• £40K basic salary DOE, with £60-70K OTE (uncapped commission)
• Remote working with car allowance
• Health insurance, pension scheme, and expenses account
• 22 days paid holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Ongoing training and development
• Career progression opportunities

Role Overview:
As an Area Sales Manager, you will promote and sell Heavy Plant & Construction machinery from a leading manufacturerwithin the dealership territory to new and existing customers. This customer-facing role involves building strong relationships in the construction sales industry while ensuring first-class customer service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain relationships with customers, both remotely and in-person
• Prepare customer quotations using dealership software, including service contracts and finance options.
• Conduct valuations on part exchanges and ensure machine specifications meet customer needs.
• Perform machine demonstrations and installations on-site.
• Drive sales and profitability in line with business targets.
• Monitor customer accounts and manage payment collection.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external teams.
• Complete administrative tasks accurately and on time

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Excellent commercial awareness and problem-solving abilities
• Proven sales call planning and forecasting experience
• Skilled in consultative selling techniques

Personal Attributes:

• Team player who works well under pressure
• Quality-focused, reliable, and professional
• Excellent communication skills with a customer-focused attitude
• Full UK driving license – Must have!

This is an excellent opportunity for an Area Sales Manager to join a leading dealership and advance in your sales career.
Interested in this Area Sales Manager opportunity? Apply today! Alternatively, call David at 07702 167786.