Area Sales Manager

Overview

Drive sales of forklifts & material handling solutions in a defined UK region.

Key Responsibilities

• site visits
• equipment demo
• sales pipeline
• forecast reporting
• account management
• new business

Tasks

-Work closely with internal support teams to ensure customer requirements are met effectively -Manage and develop existing customer accounts, ensuring repeat business and long-term partnerships -Maintain a strong sales pipeline, delivering accurate forecasts and reporting to management -Carry out site visits, equipment demonstrations, and negotiate commercial terms with decision-makers -Promote a wide range of forklifts, warehouse trucks, and tailored handling solutions -Proactively identify and win new business opportunities across your region

Requirements

• driving licence
• stakeholder mgmt
• business development
• b2b sales
• target-driven

What You Bring

-Full UK driving licence is essential -Ability to influence and build relationships with stakeholders at all levels -Strong business development background with a consultative, solution-led sales approach -Proven track record in B2B sales within forklift trucks, materials handling, plant hire, or capital equipment -Target-driven, self-motivated, and comfortable working independently in the field

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Benefits

Salary: Competitive base + uncapped commission, company car, and benefits -Competitive salary + uncapped commission structure -Pension scheme and benefits package -Company car, laptop, and mobile phone -Ongoing training, product support, and clear progression opportunities

About Kevin Edward

-It has since expanded to offices in Bromley, Redcar, Leeds, Dubai and Ibiza. -Serves both contract/interim and retained executive search across UK, Europe, USA and APAC. -Focuses on sectors like Construction & Infrastructure, IT, Engineering, HVAC, Medical/Life Sciences and Consumer. -Typical projects include sourcing senior leadership roles and specialist interim hires for global organisations. -Backed by Kerv Capital and operating as a privately held, venture-backed business. -Known for an in‑house database and delivery teams driven by industry-experienced recruiters. -Unique perks include overseas incentive trips and experiential rewards like Go Ape and Crystal Maze.

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