Crane Solutions Sales Leader – South UK

Konecranes; Aylesford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Annual leave

Pension plan

Life assurance

Income protection

Job summary

Konecranes in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Crane Sales Manager to lead client accounts across the South of the UK. You will develop relationships, identify opportunities, and deliver tailored crane solutions to meet customer needs.

This commercially focused technical sales role requires engineering know-how, a proven sales track record, strong negotiation and presentation skills, and the ability to travel across England and Scotland.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an engineering/technical sales role with exposure to key account management and project management.
• Educated to degree level or holding an HND in a relevant engineering/technical discipline; equivalent market knowledge considered.
• Excellent negotiation and presentation skills, with strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple clients and projects effectively.
• Well-organised approach, able to interpret information and draw commercial insights.
• Ability to translate client requirements into practical project solutions while meeting expectations.
• Self-motivated, independent and results-focused.

Responsibilities

• Proactively develop and manage direct customer accounts to achieve sales targets and strategic objectives.
• Support the Sales Department in processing enquiries, preparing proposals, and converting projects into orders.
• Build and maintain relationships with existing and prospective clients to identify new business opportunities.
• Manage the sales pipeline to maximise conversion and contribute to targets and priorities.
• Provide technical support and advice to ensure proposed solutions meet operational requirements.
• Maintain accurate electronic activity records in the CRM system.

Skills

Technical sales

Key account management

Project management

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

CRM proficiency

Education

Engineering degree

HND in engineering/technical discipline

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Konecranes in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Crane Sales Manager to lead client accounts across the South of the UK. You will develop relationships, identify opportunities, and deliver tailored crane solutions to meet customer needs.

This commercially focused technical sales role requires engineering know-how, a proven sales track record, strong negotiation and presentation skills, and the ability to travel across England and Scotland.