Area Sales Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Maximize all business prospects for both new and pre-owned trucks by marketing the complete range of Linde Material Handling equipment across various business sectors.

• Collaborate with other departments to ensure that agreed service standards are upheld and that customer retention is prioritized.

• Foster relationships and create new business opportunities with current clients.

• Acquire new forklift truck business from prospective customers.

• Meet volume targets and achieve market share goals.

• Provide forecasts on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis.

• Identify customer needs and carry out site assessments.

• Prepare and present quotations effectively.

• Generate precise quotes and deliver them to customers, including financial solutions.

• Ensure that complete and organized order packs are forwarded to Sales Administration.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven direct sales experience (B2B) with a track record of securing new business.

• Experience managing a territory and visiting customer locations.

• Driven and self-motivated with a proactive approach.

• Strong skills in relationship building and influencing, complemented by excellent communication abilities (both verbal and written).

• Commercially astute with a solid understanding of business dynamics.

• Proficient in PC usage.

• Competent in numerical analysis.

• Resilient and able to handle challenges effectively.

• High attention to detail.

• Valid full driving license.

• Industry experience is highly desirable, particularly in Capital Equipment, Hire, Logistics, or Engineering sectors.

• Successful applicants must provide evidence of their right to work in the UK.

• Sponsorship or relocation assistance is not available.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

• A comprehensive commission package.

• Company car provided.

• 25 days of annual leave along with statutory bank holidays.

• Additional holiday entitlement for long service achievements.

• Company pension scheme with a 6% employer contribution and a minimum of 4% employee contribution.

• Access to discounts from major UK brands.

• "Recommend a Friend" bonus scheme.

• Eligibility for Employee Incentive Schemes.

• Laptop and phone provided.