KION Group
Area Sales Manager
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Exciting Career Opportunity as an Area Sales Manager at Linde Material Handling.
Join Linde Material Handling, a global leader in forklift trucks and warehouse equipment, and become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
About the Role
We are currently looking for an experienced Sales Manager to take on the Area Sales Manager role covering the S postcode area.
The main focus of the role is to maximise all business opportunities of both new and used trucks by selling the full range of Linde Material Handling equipment to all business types. Working together with other departments, the Area Sales Manager will ensure agreed service levels are maintained and customers retained.
Responsibilities include;
- Maintain relationships and further develop business opportunities with existing customers
- Hit volume targets, market share and coverage
- Day to day planning of prospecting in line with the required levels of sales activity
- Accurate weekly forecast as required
- Identify customer requirements and undertake site surveys
- Produce accurate quote for orders
- Ensure complete and clean order packs are delivered to Sales Administration
- Present quote to customer in an effective manner including financial solutions
- Demonstration of products where appropriate
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We Offer:
At Linde Material Handling, we believe in rewarding our people. Your package will include:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- A comprehensive commission package
- Company Car
- 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
- Additional holiday entitlement for long service milestones
- Company pension scheme (6% employer contribution, minimum 4% employee contribution)
- Access to discounts from major UK brands
- “Recommend a Friend” bonus scheme
- Eligibility for Employee Incentive Schemes
- Laptop and phone provided
Tasks and Qualifications:
We’re interested in candidates with:
- Industry experience is a strong ideal, but Capital Equipment or Engineering experience will be considered
- Direct sales experience (B2B)
- Commercially minded with strong business acumen
- PC literate
- Strong relationship building and influencing skills
- Excellent communication skills - both verbal and written
- Numerical competence
- Self-motivated
- Resilient
- Strong attention to detail
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Our Commitment to Inclusion
Linde Material Handling is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, religion, or sexual orientation.
If you require adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know.
Please note: Successful candidates must provide proof of the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship or relocation assistance at this time.
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