Area Sales Manager (Heavy Plant) in Exeter

Energy Jobline CVL; Exeter; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading plant hire provider is seeking an experienced sales professional to cover Cornwall, Devon, and Exeter. Responsibilities include managing existing clients and developing new business, with a salary up to £50,000 and OTE potential of £60,000-£80,000. Ideal candidates may come from a sales background in heavy machinery or have a technical background with a willingness to transition into sales.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Uncapped commission potential

Company car or car allowance

23 days holiday+ birthday + stat

Growth opportunity

Qualifications

• Experience in a sales role related to heavy machinery.
• A technical background in engineering or mechanics is a plus.
• Ability to manage client relationships and develop new business.

Responsibilities

• Manage an existing client base across Cornwall, Devon & Exeter.
• Develop new business by visiting customer sites.
• Provide a consultative sales approach to clients.

Skills

Sales experience in heavy plant

Understanding of dumpers and excavators

Business development

Job description

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Alexander James Recruiting is currently seeking an experienced sales professional to work for a plant hire business in a field based role covering Cornwall, Devon & Exeter. The ideal candidate will have a background with the construction industry in a sales focused position or work as a plant engineer or another technical role with a keenness to move into sales. With an excellent package on offer this is a great opportunity for an individual looking to develop their career.

Responsibilities

• Managing an existing client base across Cornwall, Devon & Exeter
• Business development across the same area by visiting customer sites
• Providing a consultative approach to business and retail customers through the sale of dumpers, telehandlers, excavators & wheel loaders
• Take responsibility for region revenue stream and overall growth
• To sell the company range of maintenance packages and other service products

Requirements

• You will ideally have worked in a sales role within heavy plant before, having experience of selling dumper trucks, excavators, telehandlers etc.
• Alternatively, the company is open to and keen to speak to individuals who have technical backgrounds within the industry who are keen and have the aptitude and drive to move into a sales position. Engineer’s/mechanic’s may be of interest in this regard.
• In terms of location you will be located across Cornwall, Devon & Exeter.

Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent on experience (Up to £50,000)
• Excellent uncapped Commission potential (OTE £60,000-£80,000 achievable)
• Company car or car allowance
• 4 X Death in Service
• 23 days holiday + birthday + stat
• Growth opportunity, working with a leading plant hire business and a large group

The Company

Part of a wider group, the company is a provider of heavy plant. Supplying vehicles from a household name, the company operates a number of depots across the UK and numerous products and packages to include after sales and insurance in addition to their core products. They have huge expansion plans making it a fantastic time to join them as a sales person.

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