Job Description
Alexander James Recruiting are currently working with a leading manufacturer of material handling equipment looking to recruit a new forklift sales manager to cover and develop their client base in postcodes across Peterborough. With excellent, uncapped commission opportunities and scope for growth, this is a great opportunity for either experienced forklift sales professional or a sales professional from a related industry in capital equipment to develop their career.
Responsibilities
- Managing an existing client base across the Peterborough postcodes
- Business development across the same region to develop the company’s presence there further
- Generate new business by visiting customers on site, conducting site surveys and providing customer quotes for forklift hire
- Providing a consultative sales approach in order to win new business in the hire and sale of material handling and related equipment
- Take responsibility for region revenue stream and overall growth
- Keeping the CRM system updated and maintaining organization with customers
Requirements
You will ideally have worked in a sales role within forklift trucks before, with a proven track record in the industry. However, the company are open to considering different types of individuals but it is crucial you have experience working within capital equipment sales in some capacity. They are keen on individuals who have experience of providing a consultative sell and conducting site surveys. You will need to work well on your own initiative and have an interest in the product range as well as the drive to sell successfully. In terms of location you will ideally be located within the Peterborough postcodes or the surrounds areas.
Benefits
- Competitive salary dependent on experience (Up to £42,000 depending on experience)
- Excellent uncapped commission potential (OTE £60,000-£70,000 achievable)
- Company car
- Genuine growth opportunity, working with a fast growing yet already well established company within forklift
- 25 Days holiday + statutory
- Private medical insurance
- Death in service
- Strong pension scheme
The Company
Our client are an international manufacturer of material handling equipment. One of the UK and world’s leading brand’s. Operating for well over 50 years, the company has a strong presence and focus on providing warehouse solutions in addition to forklift trucks. Their overall direction is aimed at supplying customers with a consultative approach to include assistance with automation, racking and other products.