Chippindale Plant is one of the largest privately owned plant hire and sales companies in the North of England with 6 depots. Established in 1949, it provides a complete hire and sales service for a wide range of Construction Plant, Tools, Excavator Attachments and Secure Site Accommodation. The Area Managers role is primarily sales focused based at our Manchester depot and covers Manchester, Keighley and Huddersfield areas. Trading is predominantly B2B with companies ranging from sole traders to national civil engineers. The Key responsibilities are:- Expand business opportunities with existing key account customers Develop new business with a broad spectrum of customers. Provide much needed support to the Depot managers to ensure all the business brought in is converted. The candidate must:- Have experience working for a company supplying equipment for hire to the construction industry. Be an experienced sales professional who has strong negotiation, relationship, and man management skills. Demonstrate that they are highly motivated, can work under pressure, are self-reliant and capable of making difficult decisions. This includes taking ownership of problems until they are resolved and going that extra mile to ensure the customer is happy. Show that they have a common-sense approach to operational management, setting high standards and expectations from their staff. Due to the geography of the area, live within a 60 minute drive of the depot. Have a full driving licence. IT literacy preferred.