National Territory Manager

Luton Bennett; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of materials handling equipment is seeking a National Territory Manager to oversee sales operations across the UK. This role involves achieving national account targets, mentoring a sales team, and developing customer relationships. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in sales within the materials handling or forklift sector and excellent communication skills. A competitive salary of £70,000 is offered along with a bonus and other benefits.

Benefits

20% Bonus

26 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays

Pension

Company Car

Qualifications

• Previous experience in sales, confident seeking new business and following up leads in the materials handling/forklift sector.

Responsibilities

• Meet the agreed Regional Direct Sales Targets by promoting and selling the company’s equipment and services.
• Lead a team to deliver new business generation.
• Provide leadership and support for the National Account team.

Skills

Sales experience in materials handling/forklift sector

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Overview

National Territory Manager (Materials Handling Equipment)

£70,000 Base Salary

Benefits: 20% Bonus, 26 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays, Pension, Company Car

National Territory Manager position for one of the world’s leading manufacturers of forklift trucks, warehouse and materials equipment.

To apply for the role you need to have previous success in sales, confident seeking new business and following up leads in the materials handling/forklift sector; other closely aligned industries such as plant will also be considered.

Reporting to the Sales Director, your role will be to meet the agreed Regional Direct Sales Targets by leading and supporting the regional territory by promoting and selling the company’s equipment and services to existing and prospective customers through a relationship-based approach. You will focus on leading a team to deliver new business generation to consistently deliver and exceed equipment sales targets and KPI’s.

You will also lead the region’s sales team of 7 people. You will be home based with travel to key accounts across the UK.

The company are very valued in the industry for their product quality and customer service.

The National Territory Manager Role

• Achieve agreed annual national account targets
• Grow New, Used, Advanced Application and STR revenue opportunities
• Ensure consistent customer focus is achieved
• Provide leadership and support for the National Account team, coaching, mentoring, and monitoring
• Ensure the company retains its valuable customer portfolio through active account management
• To handle business enquiries and issues received from customers and the team
• To ensure customer relationships are developed and followed up once delivery of a truck has taken place

The Person Required for the National Territory Manager Role

• Previous experience in sales, confident seeking new business and following up leads in the materials handling/forklift sector
• Excellent communication skills