Area Sales Manager - Materials Handling

Area Sales Manager – Materials Handling Location: Devizes, covering the South West Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week Benefits: Company car, laptop, mobile phone and 24 days' annual leave plus bank holidays The Opportunity Interaction Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a growing materials handling solutions business for an experienced Area Sales Manager to drive sales growth across the South West. The company supplies a comprehensive range of materials handling, powered access and cleaning equipment to customers across the UK. This is an excellent opportunity for an established sales professional with a background in the forklift industry to take ownership of an existing territory, develop key customer relationships and drive new business. While there is an established customer base to build upon, the main focus will be on winning new business, identifying opportunities and increasing the company's presence across the region. The Role Reporting to the National Hire & Sales Manager, you will manage and develop your territory, taking responsibility for the full sales process from prospecting and appointment setting through to product demonstrations, negotiation and closing deals. You'll take a consultative approach to sales, understanding customers' operational requirements and recommending solutions that deliver genuine value. Building rela...