Area Sales Manager - Tool Hire (3465)

Overview

The Role: We are looking for an Area Sales Manager in Erith, working for a tool and lifting hire / equipment supplier. We are looking for a star, a sales professional with drive, passion & self-motivation who can demonstrate their previous success in a similar position. A field-based sales role responsible for identifying and increasing hire and sales opportunities for a wide range of tool and lifting equipment within an area covering Kent / Surrey / South East London. Working closely with the sales and senior management team, the position is primarily focused on bringing in new business, whilst also growing existing customer accounts profitably. You will have significant autonomy in tailoring the offering to meet your customer needs. This is a full time, permanent position with a company car, mobile phone, e.t.c Base salary circa £45k - £50k per annum, vehicle etc.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities
• Maximise revenue from existing customer accounts
• Establish, develop and maintain positive customer relationships
• Keep up-to-date with industry developments, market trends etc
• Meet or exceed agreed sales targets
• Work both on building sites and client offices

Skills

• Previous experience in one or more of the following roles: Sales Executive; Area Sales Manager; Business Development Manager; Technical Sales Representative, Key Account Sales, or Field Sales
• You will need previous experience within the Plant Hire / Tool Hire industry
• Excellent selling, communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Highly motivated and target driven
• Customer focused with excellent customer service skills
• Successful track record in field sales
• You must be confident using IT software
• Full UK drivers licence

Benefits

• Company Car
• 24 Days Holiday + Bank Hols
• No weekend work
• Pension scheme
• Full time permanent position