Area Sales Manager – Tool Hire (3465)

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

Job summary

A leading tool and lifting equipment supplier in Erith is seeking an Area Sales Manager to develop new business opportunities and grow existing customer accounts. The ideal candidate will have sales experience in the plant hire industry, excellent communication skills, and a track record in field sales. This full-time permanent role offers a competitive salary of around £45k - £50k per annum along with benefits like a company car and 24 days of holiday.

Benefits

Company Car

24 Days Holiday + Bank Hols

No weekend work

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Must have previous experience in plant hire or tool hire industry.
• Confidence in using IT software.
• Full UK driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Sales Executive

Area Sales Manager

Business Development Manager

Technical Sales Representative

Key Account Sales

Field Sales

Excellent selling skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Customer service skills

Tools

IT software proficiency

Job description

Overview

The Role: We are looking for an Area Sales Manager in Erith, working for a tool and lifting hire / equipment supplier. We are looking for a star, a sales professional with drive, passion & self-motivation who can demonstrate their previous success in a similar position. A field-based sales role responsible for identifying and increasing hire and sales opportunities for a wide range of tool and lifting equipment within an area covering Kent / Surrey / South East London. Working closely with the sales and senior management team, the position is primarily focused on bringing in new business, whilst also growing existing customer accounts profitably. You will have significant autonomy in tailoring the offering to meet your customer needs. This is a full time, permanent position with a company car, mobile phone, e.t.c 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

• 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 Hols
• No weekend work
• Pension scheme
• Full time permanent position