Area Sales Manager Electrification and New Technologies

Trane Technologies; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Trane Technologies in the United Kingdom is seeking an Area Sales Manager for Thermo King to lead direct sales efforts in the Truck & Trailer business across England. You will drive revenue growth through our channel partner network, improve profitability, and expand market share while delivering exceptional customer satisfaction.

The role requires strong communication, plan execution, and the ability to travel across England.

Qualifications

• Experience in direct sales, especially in electrification and fleet/truck sectors.
• Proven ability to meet sales targets and grow market share.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Customer-focused, proactive, results-driven.
• Willingness to travel across England and hold a valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with customers and channel partners to hit sales targets.
• Develop and execute plans to drive revenue growth and market coverage.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align marketing and sales plans for partners.
• Plan and deliver training on product knowledge and selling skills.
• Support channel partners with a high level of customer service.
• Resolve issues promptly to sustain growth.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to strengthen sales performance.

Skills

Direct sales

Electrification

Fleet sales

Channel partner growth

Communication

Presentations

Travel

Driving licence

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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Where Is The Work

Prioritize engaging with customers. When not directly interacting with customers; collaborate with colleagues in your office.

What's In It For You

We are looking for an Area Sales Managerfor ourThermo Kingbrand to support the Truck & Trailer business.

In this direct sales role, you will play a key part in delivering and executing the business strategy for the region. The successful candidate will focus on driving revenue growth through our channel partner network, improving profitability, expanding market share, and enhancing customer satisfaction.

What You Will Do

• Build and maintain strong customer and channel partner relationships to achieve sales targets, margin objectives, and increased market penetration.
• Develop and execute action plans to support revenue growth, strategic business planning, market coverage, channel partner development, and sales capability improvement.
• Work closely with internal support teams to create marketing and sales plans aligned to the needs and objectives of channel partners.
• Plan, coordinate, and deliver training sessions covering product knowledge, consultative selling skills, digital tool adoption, and effective sales approaches to support channel partner success.
• Understand and respond to the needs of channel partners, providing a high level of support to help improve their customer experience and business performance.
• Resolve issues and conflicts in a collaborative and timely manner to maintain strong working partnerships and support continued growth.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and industry best practices to help strengthen the performance and success of the sales organisation.

What You Will Bring

• Proven direct sales experience, with specialist knowledge in electrification, new technologies, and ideally fleet sales, trucks, vans, transportation, or related sectors.
• Experience managing direct sales activities and delivering against business objectives.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to deliver effective presentations.
• Customer-focused, proactive, and results-oriented approach.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Willingness and ability to travel across England as required.
• Must be eligible to work in the UK and hold a full, valid UK driving licence.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.