Area Sales Manager SW Region Basic £45- 50K plus £90k OTE Car Allowance Areas Covered within – Wales & South West region, more specifically around Bristol, Swindon, and Oxford. An opportunity for an Area Sales Manager from ideally with a background within material handling equipment or large capital equipment. With a designated geographical region, the BDM will be required to build new and existing clients for new equipment and short-term rentals. Key Responsibilities * A consultative sales approach to develop existing and new clients across UK. * The sales process can be detailed, so must be able to forge long term relationships effectively. * Relationship building to include promotion of all products and services, identify areas for potential growth, ensure client is aware of all solutions available to them. * Working with warm leads within existing database along with generating new leads through building contacts and working with sales, marketing and operations team. * Ensure the company CRM system, is maintained at all times to reflect current status of activities, opportunities, contacts, competitors equipment etc * Re-contracting existing clients and increase spend and longevity of contractual terms * Ability to negotiate ensuring the very best price is obtained at all times * Regular and effective communication with the rest of the team to ensure SLA, KPI’s and delivery dates are achieved * Produce detailed quotations and reports for new and existing customers Key skills Required * Previous sales experience within materials handling sector * New business manager and self starter * To build effective sales plans * Excellent customer relationship building skills * Driven, motivated and organised Benefits * Private Medical Insurance * Life Insurance * 33 days holidays (incl bank holidays) * Guaranteed Bonus Period