National Sales Manager (Racking & Storage)

JR United Kingdom; Basingstoke; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supplier of material handling equipment seeks a National Sales Manager to develop their racking and storage division across the UK. The role offers up to £60,000 with significant bonuses, a hybrid company car, and excellent growth opportunities. Ideal for an experienced sales professional looking to drive business success in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Hybrid Company Car

Annual Bonus of 10-20%

Private health scheme

25 days holiday

Option to buy additional holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience in large project sales, specifically in pallet racking.
• Confidence to lead in meetings and expert knowledge in racking and storage.
• Willingness to travel nationally, with occasional Europe trips.

Responsibilities

• Identify new opportunities for racking and storage solutions.
• Establish relationships with clients, ensuring satisfaction.
• Conduct market research to translate insights into strategies.

Skills

Sales Management

Client Relationship

Market Research

Sales Strategy

Leadership

Education

Experience in Racking & Storage

Tools

CAD Design

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06.06.2025

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Job Description:

Location – National

Industry – Racking & Storage

Package – £50k-£60k basic + 10-20% Annual Bonus + Hybrid Company Car + 25 Days Holiday

Alexander James Recruiting is currently working with a well-established supplier of various types of material handling equipment looking to recruit a new National Sales Manager to help build and develop their racking & storage division across the UK. With excellent longer-term opportunities, this is a great opportunity for an experienced racking or warehouse automation specialist to take the next step in their career.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new opportunities for racking and storage solutions, supporting the company's direct sales channel.
• Establish and nurture strong, long-term relationships with both new and existing clients, ensuring a high level of service and satisfaction.
• Conduct thorough market research to identify trends, competitive activity, and emerging opportunities—translating insights into actionable strategies.
• Partner closely with your colleagues in the solutions team to align on goals, ensure cohesive delivery, and contribute to overall business success.
• Design and execute tailored sales strategies to meet and exceed targets within the racking and storage solutions segment.

Requirements

The successful candidate will have proven experience working on large projects and tenders in a pallet racking focused sales role. Additionally, you will have the confidence and ability to lead successfully in meetings and be the overall expert on racking and storage-related items. Training and experience with CAD designs are highly preferred, with travel required when needed. You can be based anywhere across the UK with the willingness to travel nationally. The role involves very occasional trips to Europe, expected to be no more than once a quarter.

• Competitive salary of up to £60,000 (Dependent on experience)
• Annual Bonus of 10-20%
• Long-term opportunities for personal growth and development
• Hybrid Company Car
• Phone and laptop
• 25 days holiday, rising to 30 after certain years of service
• Option to buy up to 5 additional holidays every year
• Private health scheme

The Company

Part of a wider, global, and household name, our client is a leading supplier of various material handling, racking, and automation equipment, mainly consisting of forklift trucks. A proven and well-established premium brand in the sector, they’re known for developing talented and ambitious individuals seeking long-term progression opportunities. With an exciting transformative chapter, they now seek a National Sales Manager to help drive the business forward. The company differentiates itself in the sector by focusing on a strategic, solutions-based approach to customers.