National Sales Manager (Racking & Storage)

JR United Kingdom; York; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in racking and storage equipment seeks a National Sales Manager to expand their division across the UK. This role offers a competitive salary package and opportunities for personal growth and development. Candidates should have substantial experience in pallet racking sales and be willing to travel for work.

Benefits

Hybrid Company Car

Annual Bonus of 10-20%

Private Health Scheme

Option to buy additional holidays

Phone and laptop provided

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales focused on pallet racking.
• Confidence in leading meetings within the sales context.
• Training and experience with CAD designs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify new racking and storage opportunities and support direct sales.
• Build long-term relationships with clients ensuring strong service levels.
• Conduct market research and devise actionable sales strategies.

Skills

Sales Strategy

Market Research

Client Relationship Management

CAD Design

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04.06.2025

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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 companies 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 of 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 in order to be the overall expert on racking and other storage related items. Training and experience with CAD designs is also highly preferred with the requirement travel when needed. In terms of locality you can be based anywhere across the UK with the willingness to travel nationally. The role also involves very occasional trips to Europe though this is expected to be no more than once a quarter.

• Competitive salary of up to £60,000 (Dependant 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, consisting mainly of forklift trucks. A proven and well established, premium brand in the sector, they’re well known for developing and producing talented and ambitious individuals who are looking for a long term progression opportunities. With an exciting transformative chapter, they now seek a national sales manager to help drive the business forward. The company effectively set themselves apart from others in their sector by focusing on a strategic, solutions based approach to customers.