<div><p>Full-time Permanent Associate</p><p>Posted 21 Apr 2026</p><h3>Description</h3><p>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.</p><p>Chippindale is looking for an <b>Area Sales Manager</b> role primarily sales focused covering our Southern Depots of Manchester and Sheffield. Trading is predominantly B2B with companies ranging from sole traders to national civil engineers.</p><p>As an <b>Area Sales Manager</b> based in Bredbury, England, you will play a pivotal role in driving sales growth and expanding our market presence. This permanent, full-time position requires a dynamic individual who can effectively manage client relationships and lead a team to achieve sales targets. Your contributions will be essential in enhancing our brands reputation and ensuring customer satisfaction across the region</p><h3>The Key responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Expand business opportunities and maintain relationships with existing key account customers</li><li>Develop new business with a broad spectrum of customers.</li><li>Provide much needed support to the Depot managers to ensure all the business brought in is converted.</li><li>Conduct market research to stay informed about industry trends and competitor activities.</li><li>Prepare and present sales reports to senior management.</li><li>Collaborate with marketing to align sales strategies with promotional activities.</li><li>Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures in all sales activities</li></ul><h3>The candidate must</h3><ul><li>Have proven experience working for a company supplying equipment “for hire” to the construction industry.</li><li>Be an experienced sales professional who has strong negotiation, relationship, and man management skills.</li><li>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.</li><li>Show that they have a common-sense approach to operational management, setting high standards and expectations from their staff.</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Ability to analyse data and market trends to inform decision-making.</li><li>Proficient in using CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite.</li><li>Due to the geography of the area, live within a 60 minute drive of the depot.</li><li>Have a full driving licence.</li><li>A degree in business, marketing, or a related field is preferred but not essential.</li></ul><h3>What We Offer</h3><ul><li>Competitive salary (dependent on experience).</li><li>Death in Service cover.</li><li>Critical Illness cover.</li><li>24-day annual holidays.</li><li>Opportunities for career progression and training.</li><li>Supportive team environment within a growing company.</li></ul></div>