Sales Person - Exeter

Toyota Material Handling Logistics Solutions AB; Exeter; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Toyota Material Handling, the world’s leading manufacturer of material handling equipment, as a Sales Person. You'll be responsible for selling and promoting our full range of products while providing exceptional customer service. This role offers a competitive salary, commission scheme, and excellent benefits, including a company car and pension.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Attractive company pension

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Full toolkit

Company sick pay

Voluntary critical illness cover

Free eye tests

Free flu jabs

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Strong track record in field sales, preferably in B2B.
• Experience in selling materials handling or capital equipment is beneficial.
• Self-motivated individual.

Responsibilities

• Nurturing relationships with existing customers.
• Identifying target accounts and developing new business.
• Carrying out detailed site surveys.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Professional communication

Negotiation skills

Planning and organizational skills

Education

Full UK driver’s license

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Sales Person to work within the Sales Team business area selling and promoting the full product range of material handling equipment (forklifts and warehouse trucks). This role offers a competitive salary, commission scheme, an attractive company pension, an excellent company car, and the opportunity to work for the world's number 1 material handling provider.

About The Role

The role involves selling materials handling solutions—the best in our industry—and providing excellent levels of customer service to businesses across various sectors. Your daily responsibilities will include:

1. Nurturing relationships with existing customers and understanding their future requirements through regular visits and communication.
2. Identifying target accounts and developing relationships with new prospect businesses.
3. Carrying out detailed site surveys and identifying equipment specifications.
4. Creating comprehensive proposals and sharing findings with customers through meetings and presentations.
5. Managing all aspects of the administration process related to truck orders.

We seek a self-motivated individual with a strong track record in field sales, preferably in B2B sales. Experience in selling materials handling or capital equipment is beneficial but not essential, as full product training will be provided.

Desired Skills

• Good commercial awareness and business understanding.
• Professional communication skills—confident in presenting and attentive to detail.
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to develop solid business arguments.
• Effective planning and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• A full UK driver’s license is required.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Attractive company pension.
• Company vehicle (if applicable).
• Fuel card (if applicable).
• Full toolkit (if applicable).
• Company sick pay.
• Voluntary critical illness cover.
• Free eye tests.
• Free flu jabs.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Benefits platform with instant discounts and offers.

Why Choose Toyota

Toyota Material Handling is the world’s number one manufacturer of materials handling equipment, providing quality sales and service support across the UK. We foster a culture of continuous improvement and strive to deliver the highest quality service. Our environment is safe, inclusive, and supportive, helping our team members reach their full potential.

We carefully review each application; however, due to the high volume of applications, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Toyota Material Handling UK is an equal opportunities employer.