Trainee Area Sales Manager – Portsmouth

Kemp Recruitment Ltd; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Private healthcare

Company pension

Laptop

Company mobile phone

Job summary

Kemp Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Trainee Area Sales Manager in Portsmouth, covering Dorset/Hampshire. You will receive comprehensive training in the material handling industry and work with experienced sales professionals to build your career in field sales.

As you grow, you will take increasing responsibility for your own territory, develop new business opportunities and build strong relationships with customers across Bournemouth and surrounding areas.

Qualifications

• Open to degree holders from any discipline or those who can demonstrate equivalent commercial drive.
• Positive, competitive attitude with the ability to handle sales rejections.

Responsibilities

• Complete structured training covering technical products, including new and used forklift equipment.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities within your designated territory.
• Generate new leads through telephone, email, networking and direct business development.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective and existing customers.
• Shadow experienced Area Sales Managers on customer visits, learning effective sales, negotiation and closing techniques.
• Support the management of existing customer accounts to maximise satisfaction and retention.
• Maintain accurate records of leads, prospecting activity and customer interactions using the CRM system.
• Work towards agreed sales targets and KPIs, with the opportunity to significantly increase earnings through performance-related commission.

Skills

Degree or equivalent commercial drive

Resilience

Communication skills

Mobility: UK driving licence

Sales potential (advantage)

Education

University degree or equivalent

Job description

Kemp Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Trainee Area Sales Manager in Portsmouth, covering Dorset/Hampshire. You will receive comprehensive training in the material handling industry and work with experienced sales professionals to build your career in field sales.

As you grow, you will take increasing responsibility for your own territory, develop new business opportunities and build strong relationships with customers across Bournemouth and surrounding areas.