Regional Sales Manager (Material Handling)

Alexander James Recruiting is currently working with a leading manufacturer of material handling equipment looking to recruit a new Regional Sales Manager to manage a sales team and take responsibility for all sales functions across Essex, Kent & East Anglia. With increased responsibility and a competitive package this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Sales Manager looking for a new role. 

Responsibilities

Managing, leading and motivating a sales team consisting of 8-10 sales people in an area from East Anglia, North London, across to Essex & Kent
Formulate and implement overall sales strategy to achieve agreed targets for forklift trucks and related material handling equipment
Provide accurate business forecasting on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis.
Monitor sales performance and look for areas of improvement.
Undertake any special sales and marketing projects as directed by the company.
Ensure the CRM is maintained to high standards across the sales teamRequirements 

You will ideally have worked in a sales management role before within the forklift truck industry with a strong appreciation of the sector as a whole. Alternatively, experience of other industries in capital equipment such as plant, cranes, powered access or commercial vehicles may be considered. You will be able to provide demonstrable experience of having led and motivated sales teams and getting the best out of them. In addition, you will have a proven ability to set out and stick to a sales strategy and manage budgets successfully. The company would also be open to an individual looking to grow into a managerial role from within the material handling sector. Experience from outside the forklift truck industry will be considered but the company has a preference for industry-based candidates. In terms of locality, you will ideally be based anywhere across the South East to include London, the M25 area, East Anglia, Essex or Kent. 

Benefits

Competitive salary dependent on experience up to £75,000 (depending on experience)
Commission giving realistic OTE of £80k-£100k
Company Car (Electric or hybrid) or Car Allowance choice 
Genuine growth opportunity, working with a fast growing yet already well established company within forklifts
25 days holiday + statutory 
Competitive Pension SchemeThe Company 

The company are an international manufacturer of forklift trucks, thus operating in the material handling industry. Part of a wider group, they’re also involved in supplying various other types of warehouse equipment and are one the most well known brands within the material sector, being a true market leader. Having obtained consistent growth for the last 30 years, they’re expecting this to continue and are therefore looking to bring new territory sales people in to increase market share further