Sales Manager

Heavy Jobs; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of lifting solutions in the UK is seeking a Sales Manager to drive business growth and develop key client relationships. This role offers long-term career progression potential and the opportunity to join the senior management team. Successful candidates will have proven sales experience in the cranes or lifting equipment industries, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to lead regional sales efforts. This position provides a company vehicle, pension, and health benefits after probation.

Benefits

Company Car/Van

Pension

Health Benefits (Post-Probation)

Career Progression Opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven sales experience in cranes, lifting equipment or plant hire industries.
• Experience managing regional or national sales accounts.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a sales strategy to grow revenue across the UK.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Manage and grow a high-value sales pipeline.

Skills

Sales experience in the cranes/lifting equipment industry

Lead generation

Negotiation skills

Relationship building

Strategic mindset

Job description

Sales Manager (Cranes & Lifting Equipment Hire)

Location: UK-wide (Regional & National Travel)
Benefits: Company Car/Van, Pension, Health Benefits (Post-Probation), Career Progression Opportunities

About the Role

HeavyJobs is recruiting for a Sales Manager to drive business growth for a leading provider of crane hire and lifting solutions across the UK. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and strategic sales professional to take ownership of sales expansion and develop key client relationships in the crane, lifting equipment, and rental markets.

With succession planning in place, this role offers long-term career progression, with the potential to join the senior management team in the near future.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a sales strategy to grow revenue and market share across the UK.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities while maintaining strong relationships with existing clients.
• Manage and grow a high-value sales pipeline, driving long-term contracts and repeat business.
• Work closely with operational teams to align sales with service delivery.
• Conduct client site visits, attend industry events, and develop key partnerships.
• Stay up to date with market trends, competitor activity, and industry developments.
• Provide accurate sales forecasts and contribute to strategic business planning.
• Mentor and support junior sales team members to enhance overall sales performance.

Requirements

Proven sales experience in the cranes, lifting equipment, plant hire, heavy equipment, or powered access rental industries.
Experience managing regional or national sales accounts.
Strong ability to generate leads, negotiate contracts, and close high-value deals.
Strategic mindset with the ability to drive business growth and improve processes.
Excellent communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills.
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel as required.

What's on Offer?

• Company vehicle (car or van) + business expenses.
• Pension scheme & health benefits after probation.
• Career development opportunities, including a potential future leadership role.
• Ongoing product training (some equipment knowledge can be developed in the role).

Join the Team

If you are a driven Sales Manager looking for a role where you can make a significant impact and develop your career towards senior leadership, we love to hear from you.

How to Apply

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