Central Scotland Area Sales Manager – Forklift Solutions

Linde Material Handling; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car

25 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Commission package

Laptop and phone provided

Discounts from major UK brands

Recommend a Friend bonus

Job summary

Linde Material Handling UK is seeking an experienced Area Sales Manager to cover the Central Belt in Scotland. You will drive growth by selling the full range of Linde forklift trucks and warehouse equipment to new and existing customers.

Working with other departments, you will maintain service levels, secure new business, and deliver weekly, monthly and quarterly forecasts to support senior management. A proven track record in B2B sales and territory management is essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable direct sales experience (B2B) including winning new business.
• Experience managing a territory and visiting customer sites.
• Self-motivated with a proactive can-do attitude.
• Strong relationship building and communication skills.
• Commercial acumen and business-minded.
• Full driving license.
• Capital Equipment, Hire, Logistics or Engineering experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Maintain relationships and further develop business opportunities with existing customers.
• Securing new forklift truck business with new customers.
• Achieving volume targets and market share objectives.
• Providing weekly, monthly and quarterly forecasts.

Skills

Direct sales

Territory management

Relationship building

Communication skills

Commercial acumen

PC literacy

Numerical competence

Self-motivated

Full driving license

Strong work ethic

Job description

Linde Material Handling UK is seeking an experienced Area Sales Manager to cover the Central Belt in Scotland. You will drive growth by selling the full range of Linde forklift trucks and warehouse equipment to new and existing customers.

Working with other departments, you will maintain service levels, secure new business, and deliver weekly, monthly and quarterly forecasts to support senior management. A proven track record in B2B sales and territory management is essential.