Area Sales Manager - Tool Hire

Embark Recruitment; Reading; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tool hire company in Reading seeks an Area Sales Manager to drive sales and develop customer relationships. This field-based role involves identifying new opportunities and maximizing existing accounts. The ideal candidate will have experience in the plant hire industry and a successful sales track record. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of £45k - £50k plus benefits including a company car and 24 days holiday.

Benefits

Company Car

24 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

No weekend work

Pension scheme

Full time permanent position

Qualifications

• Experience in sales roles, specifically within the Plant Hire / Tool Hire industry.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Proven track record in field sales.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Maximise revenue from existing customer accounts.
• Establish and maintain positive customer relationships.

Skills

Sales Executive

Area Sales Manager

Business Development Manager

Technical Sales Representative

Field Sales

Excellent selling skills

Communication skills

Negotation skills

IT software

Full UK drivers licence

Job description

Overview

Role: Area Sales Manager - Tool Hire. Working for a tool hire equipment supplier, we are looking for a sales professional with drive, passion and self-motivation who can demonstrate their previous success in a similar position. The role is field-based, responsible for identifying and increasing hire and sales opportunities for a wide range of tool and lifting equipment within an area covering West London / M4 corridor. Working closely with the sales and senior management team, the position focuses on bringing in new business while also growing existing customer accounts profitably. You will have significant autonomy in tailoring the offering to meet customer needs. This is a full-time, permanent position with a company car, mobile phone, etc.

Base salary circa £45k - £50k per annum, vehicle etc.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities
• Maximise revenue from existing customer accounts
• Establish, develop and maintain positive customer relationships
• Keep up-to-date with industry developments, market trends etc
• Meet or exceed agreed sales targets
• Work both on building sites and client offices

Skills / Qualifications

• Previous experience in one or more of the following roles: Sales Executive; Area Sales Manager; Business Development Manager; Technical Sales Representative, Key Account Sales, or Field Sales
• You will need previous experience within the Plant Hire / Tool Hire industry
• Excellent selling, communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Highly motivated and target driven
• Customer focused with excellent customer service skills
• Successful track record in field sales
• You must be confident using IT software
• Full UK drivers licence

Benefits

• Company Car
• 24 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• No weekend work
• Pension scheme
• Full time permanent position

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