Area Sales Manager - Forklift Trucks

About the role

Linde Material Handling, a global leader in forklift trucks and warehouse equipment, is looking for an experienced Sales Manager to cover the S postcode area. The main focus is to maximise business opportunities for new and used trucks by selling the full range of Linde equipment to all business types, working with other departments to maintain agreed service levels and retain customers.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and develop business opportunities with existing customers
• Hit volume targets, market share and coverage
• Plan prospecting day to day and produce accurate weekly forecasts
• Identify customer requirements, undertake site surveys and produce accurate quotes
• Deliver complete and clean order packs to Sales Administration and present quotes with financial solutions
• Demonstrate products where appropriate

Required profile

• Industry experience is strongly preferred; capital equipment or engineering experience will be considered
• Direct B2B sales experience
• Proof of the right to work in the UK is required; sponsorship and relocation are not offered

Required skills

• Commercially minded with strong business acumen
• PC literate
• Relationship building, influencing and excellent verbal and written communication
• Numerical competence, self-motivation, resilience and attention to detail

What we offer

• Competitive salary based on experience and a comprehensive commission package
• Company car
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional holiday for long service
• Pension scheme (6% employer contribution, minimum 4% employee)
• Discounts from major UK brands, a "recommend a friend" bonus and employee incentive schemes
• Laptop and phone provided