Area Sales Manager - Newcastle

Kemp Recruitment Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Area Sales Representative to manage and grow a sales territory. The ideal candidate will have strong commercial awareness and excellent communication skills, essential for developing relationships with customers in the powered access sector. This role offers a competitive salary between £50,000 and £60,000, along with a company car and benefits including annual leave and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Company car

Laptop and mobile phone provided

Genuine opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Area Sales Representative in powered access or a similar hire environment is essential.
• Ability to generate and convert new business.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a defined sales territory.
• Develop relationships with new and existing customers.
• Conduct customer and site visits.
• Prepare quotations and secure hire contracts.
• Maintain accurate sales reports and forecasts.

Skills

Strong commercial awareness

Excellent communication skills

Customer-facing skills

Territory management

Job description

Area Sales Representative

Hours: Monday to Friday days

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 + Company car

Bonus Scheme

Area Sales Representative Benefits

• 25 days annual leave
• Company car
• Laptop and mobile phone provided
• Monday-Friday working pattern
• Genuine opportunities for career progression within a leading national hire company

About your new company

Our client, a major powered access hire provider with a large network of depots throughout the UK, is seeking an experienced Area Sales Representative to join their growing commercial team. This well‑established organisation supplies a full range of MEWPs and access solutions to construction, industrial, and facilities management customers nationwide.

About your new Area Sales Representative role

As an Area Sales Representative, you will:

• Manage and grow a defined sales territory
• Develop strong relationships with new and existing customers in the powered access and related hire sectors.
• Conduct customer and site visits to identify requirements and propose suitable powered access solutions.
• Prepare quotations, follow up leads, and secure hire contracts.
• Work closely with depot managers and operations teams to ensure exceptional service delivery.
• Maintain accurate sales reports, forecasts, and account records.

What you'll need to succeed as an Area Sales Representative

• Previous experience as an Area Sales Representative within powered access or a similar hire environment is essential.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to generate and convert new business.
• Excellent communication and customer‑facing skills.
• Ability to manage your own diary, territory, and sales pipeline effectively.
• A full UK driving licence is required for this Area Sales Representative role.

Next steps

If you are interested in applying for this Area Sales Representative position or would like more information, please submit your up‑to‑date CV to (url removed) or call direct on (phone number removed).