Area Sales Manager – Milton Keynes

About the role

We are seeking an ambitious Area Sales Manager to lead our commercial activities across Milton Keynes and the surrounding region. You will own a thriving territory, nurture existing customer relationships and generate new business within the hire, construction and plant sectors.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and manage a portfolio of existing accounts, ensuring high customer satisfaction and retention.
• Identify, target and secure new business opportunities within the assigned territory.
• Build strong relationships with decision‑makers across construction, plant hire, industrial and manufacturing organisations.
• Collaborate with Sales Support and Operations teams to deliver seamless customer solutions.
• Conduct regular customer visits to maintain a visible presence.
• Prepare and deliver professional sales presentations and proposals.
• Negotiate agreements and close sales effectively.
• Monitor market activity, competitor movements and industry trends to spot growth opportunities.
• Maintain accurate records of interactions, sales activity and pipeline in the company’s CRM system.

Required profile

• Proven experience in an Area Sales Manager, Business Development, Sales Executive or similar role.
• Background in hire, construction, plant, tool hire, industrial or related industries is highly advantageous.
• Demonstrated track record of winning new business and growing existing accounts.
• Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation abilities.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify customer needs and propose effective solutions.
• Self‑motivated, able to work independently while managing your own territory.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary of £50,000 per year.
• Company car or car allowance.
• Performance‑based bonus scheme.
• Opportunity to work with a market‑leading business in a dynamic sector.