Area Sales Manager - Materials Handling
Up to £40,000 basic | OTE: £65,000 Year 1, £80,000 Year 2
The Company
Join a market-leading manufacturer of material handling equipment that consistently sets the benchmark for product quality and performance. As part of a highly successful Scottish sales team led by an inspirational Scottish manager, you'll sell industry-leading capital equipment and solutions to warehouse, logistics and manufacturing customers across Edinburgh, Fife and the Borders.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a new-business focused salesperson to build an outstanding territory with full manufacturer backing, structured training and clear progression all while representing what many customers describe as the best product on the market.
The Role
Territory: Edinburgh, Fife & Borders (field-based role)
Focus: New business acquisition and growing market share across warehousing, logistics and manufacturing accounts
Activities: prospecting, cold outreach, face-to-face meetings and product demonstrations, solution selling, quoting and closing deals, and collaborating with service/support teams to ensure excellent customer onboarding and retention
Target-driven role with strong management support and clear performance milestones for accelerated earnings
What were looking for
Any B2B sales background with a strong focus on acquiring new business (field, corporate, or inside sales)
Highly motivated, resilient hunter mentality you enjoy prospecting and turning opportunities into closed business
Car salespeople/B2C sales people looking to move into B2B sales are strongly encouraged to apply transferable skills such as consultative selling, negotiation and target focus are valued
Strong communication and relationship-building skills; confident presenting to decision-makers
Able to work autonomously across a geographically spread patch and manage your own diary
What youll get
Competitive basic up to £40,000 plus a very achievable OTE of £65,000 in year 1 and £80,000 in year 2 with company car and big company benefits
Work in a successful, motivated Scottish team under an inspirational manager who invests in your development
The chance to sell a market-leading product with real technical and commercial advantages that make closing new business easier
Structured onboarding and ongoing manufacturer training to accelerate your success
How to Apply:
Please submit your application online.
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