Dealer Manager (Material Handling)

Alex Hopkirk Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car or Car Allowance

25 days holiday + statutory

Good Pension Scheme

Private healthcare

Bonus opportunity

Job summary

Alexander James Recruiting is seeking a Dealer Manager for our client in the material handling industry to work in a field based role across the North of England. You will build and develop relationships with dealers, assist with business plans, quotations, pricing and technical support for forklift products.

The role requires a highly commercial mindset, travel across the Midlands or North of England, and the ability to implement sales strategies, attend trade shows, and represent a global OEM

Qualifications

• Experience in material handling sector and dealer networks.
• Strong commercial mindset and ability to build business plans.
• Willing to travel in Midlands or North of England.

Responsibilities

• Build and develop relationships with material handling dealers across the North of England.
• Assist the forklift dealer’s with their business plans and strategies to include quotation, pricing and technical support for forklift products.
• Coordinate, report and monitor marketing and sales support for the network.
• Visit dealer site’s to assist with requirements and continue to develop dealer relationships.
• Attend trade shows, customer events, and OEM marketing campaigns as a brand ambassador.

Skills

Dealer network experience

Relationship management

Commercial awareness

Job description

Alexander James Recruiting is seeking a Dealer Manager for our client in the material handling industry to work in a field based role across the North of England. With a strong package this is a great opportunity for an either a material handling professional or an individual who has worked with another dealer network seeking a rewarding and challenging role.

Responsibilities

• Build and develop relationships with material handling dealers across the North of England
• Assist the forklift dealer’s with their business plans and strategies to include quotation, pricing and technical support for forklift products
• Coordinate, report and monitor marketing and sales support for the network
• Visit dealer site’s to assist with requirements and continue to develop dealer relationships
• Attend trade shows, customer events, and OEM marketing campaigns as a brand ambassador

Requirements

You will ideally be an experienced professional from within the material handling sector and have experience of working with an existing dealer network. Individuals from motive power/batteries, cleaning equipment or forklift attachments may be considered in this regard. The company would also consider individuals from a different industry provided they have experience in a similar role with a dealer network or material handling professionals from different backgrounds. Crucially, you must be a highly commercial individual and have the appreciation and understanding that this is a strategic role which requires the successful individual to build detailed business plans and develop strong dealer relationships. In terms of location you must be based in the Midlands or North of England with travel required across these two regions.

Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent on experience (Up to £60,000 depending on experience)
• Bonus opportunity
• Company Car or Car Allowance
• 25 days holiday + statutory
• Good Pension Scheme
• Private healthcare

The Company

The company is a globally recognized OEM delivering high-performance construction and industrial equipment across international markets. With a legacy of excellence and innovation, they are committed to delivering superior quality machinery and maintaining the highest operational standards across all levels of production, service, and customer support. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing OEM sales team and make a tangible impact on the UK's industrial equipment landscape