Area Sales Manager

Kevin Edward Associates; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Uncapped commission

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Kevin Edward Associates in the West Midlands is seeking an Area Sales Manager to drive new business and grow existing accounts across the region. You’ll own the diary, build a pipeline and deliver solutions from a market-leading range of forklift trucks and warehouse equipment.

We’re looking for a proven materials handling sales professional who knows the West Midlands customer base, negotiates at all levels and delivers outstanding service with strong commercial results.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in materials handling sales.
• Strong relationships with West Midlands customers.
• Commercially astute with ability to negotiate at all levels.
• Self-motivated and results-driven.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business opportunities and grow existing accounts.
• Own your diary and build a solid pipeline.
• Visit customers, understand operations and deliver tailored solutions.
• Prepare proposals and negotiate profitable deals.
• Build a strong market presence across the territory.

Skills

Materials handling sales

Territory management

Negotiation

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Area Sales Manager – Materials Handling

West Midlands

Competitive Salary + Company Car + Uncapped Commission + Excellent Benefits

Are you a proven sales professional in the materials handling industry who's hungry for success and knows the West Midlands market inside out?

We're partnering with one of the UK's fastest-growing materials handling businesses to recruit an ambitious Area Sales Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that's investing heavily in its people, products and future growth.

This isn't a role for someone who wants to manage existing relationships alone. We're looking for someone who enjoys opening doors, winning new business and building long-term partnerships with customers across the region.

If you already have strong relationships with manufacturing, logistics, warehousing and distribution businesses throughout the West Midlands, you'll be given the freedom, support and product portfolio to make a real impact.

The Role

You’ll take ownership of a well-established territory, developing new business opportunities while growing existing customer accounts. Selling a market‑leading range of forklift trucks, warehouse equipment and associated services, you’ll work closely with customers to understand their operations and deliver the right solution for their business.

You’ll manage your own diary, generate your own pipeline, carry out customer visits, prepare proposals and negotiate profitable deals, all whilst building a strong presence across your territory.

We're Looking For Someone Who:

• Has a successful track record in materials handling sales.
• Knows the West Midlands territory and customer base.
• Has existing relationships within manufacturing, warehousing and logistics.
• Is commercially astute and comfortable negotiating at all levels.
• Is self‑motivated, resilient and genuinely enjoys winning.
• Creates opportunity.
• Takes pride in delivering outstanding customer service alongside strong commercial results.

What's On Offer

In return, you’ll join a business with genuine ambition, significant investment behind it and a leadership team that backs its salespeople.

You’ll receive a competitive basic salary, uncapped commission, company car, excellent benefits and the opportunity to build a long‑term career with a business that’s continuing to grow across the UK.

If you’re an experienced materials handling sales professional looking for your next challenge and you’re motivated by winning business, exceeding targets and being recognised for your success, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today for a confidential discussion