Area Sales Manager – Tool Hire (3467)

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

Job summary

A leading tool hire equipment supplier in Reading is seeking an Area Sales Manager to drive new business and grow existing accounts. This full-time, permanent position offers a competitive salary of £45k - £50k per annum along with benefits such as a company car and 24 days of holiday. Ideal candidates will possess a successful sales background, excellent communication skills, and experience in the tool hire industry.

Benefits

Company Car

24 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Pension scheme

No weekend work

Qualifications

• Previous experience in sales roles such as Sales Executive or Area Sales Manager.
• Experience in the Plant Hire / Tool Hire industry.
• Full UK driver's license is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Maximize revenue from existing customer accounts.
• Establish and maintain positive customer relationships.
• Keep up-to-date with industry developments.
• Meet or exceed sales targets.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Customer service skills

IT proficiency

Job description

The Role:

Working for a tool hire equipment supplier, we are looking for a star, a sales professionalwith drive, passion & self-motivation who can demonstrate their previous success in a similar position. A field-based sales role responsible for identifying and increasing hireandsales 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 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 etc.

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

Key Responsibilities:

As an Area Sales Manager -Tool Hire , your job role would include:

• 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:

The ideal candidate for the Area Sales Manager -Tool Hire, role will have:

• 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:

Within the role of Area Sales Manager -Tool Hire, you would receive:

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