Step Ahead Recruitment Ltd
Area Sales Manager – Access Platforms (AWP/MEWP)
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Area Sales Manager – Access Platforms (AWP/MEWP) - Field/ Home-based, England
Up to £75k basic + 2 commission channels, car allowance and benefits
We are recruiting on behalf of a leading global construction equipment manufacturer that is continuing to expand its Access Platform division across the UK.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced AWP/MEWP sales professional to develop a territory, secure new customers and play an important role in the manufacturer’s continued growth within the UK market.
The Role
- Develop sales of access platforms throughout England
- Generate new business with rental companies, dealers, contractors and end users
- Build and manage relationships with regional and national key accounts
- Identify new customers, projects and market opportunities
- Deliver product presentations, demonstrations and commercial proposals
- Negotiate contracts and close high-value equipment sales
- Develop and manage a strong pipeline of opportunities
- Represent the business at exhibitions, customer events and industry meetings
- Work closely with the company’s service, technical and European management teams
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About You
- Recent sales experience within access platforms, AWPs or MEWPs is essential
- Experience working for an equipment manufacturer or OEM is strongly preferred
- Strong knowledge of the UK access equipment market
- An established network of rental companies, dealers and end users
- A demonstrable record of winning new business and developing a sales territory
- Experience negotiating and closing capital equipment sales
- Proactive, commercially driven and comfortable working autonomously
- Willing and able to travel regularly throughout England
- Full UK driving licence
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The Opportunity
You will be joining a globally recognised manufacturer with significant investment, an expanding product portfolio and ambitious plans for the UK market.
This position offers genuine ownership of the territory and the opportunity to make a visible commercial impact within a growing European division.
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