Area Sales Manager (Material Handling)
Posted on May 21, 2026 by CV-Library
Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Sales
Immediate Start
£35k - £42k Annual
Full-Time
Alexander James Recruiting is currently working with a well-established yet vastly expanding material handling company looking to recruit a new forklift sales manager to cover and develop their client base in postcodes across the North West and surrounding areas. With excellent, uncapped commission opportunities and scope for growth, this is a great opportunity for either an experienced forklift sales professional or a sales professional from a related industry or capital equipment to develop their career.
Responsibilities
Managing an existing client base across the North West and surrounding areas
Business development across the same area and ability to travel further if required
Generate new business by visiting customers on site, conducting site surveys and providing customer quotes for forklift hire
Providing a consultative sales approach in order to win new business in the hire and sale of material handling and related equipment
Take responsibility for region revenue stream and overall growth
Keeping the CRM system updated and maintaining organization with customersRequirements
You will ideally have worked in a sales role within forklift trucks before, with a proven track record in the industry. You will be proactive in your approach to selling and will have a solid understanding of equipment hire. As an alternative to forklift sales experience, the company are willing to consider candidates from other related industries such as racking & storage or even capital equipment as long as candidates have experience of providing a consultative sell and have experience of conducting site surveys. In terms of location, you will ideally be based across the North West or surrounding areas but the client are happy to consider candidates further afield.
Benefits
Competitive salary dependent on experience (Up to £42,000 depending on experience)
Excellent uncapped Commission potential (OTE £55,000-£70,000 achievable)
Hybrid Company Car
Genuine growth opportunity, working with a fast growing yet already well established company within forklifts
Life Assurance
23 days holiday + statutory
Pension SchemeThe Company
Part of a wider group, our client is a national provider of material handling equipment, supplying customers across the UK with one of the premium forklift brands. As well as providing contract hire, the company also supplies fleet management and aviation support equipment. With a big focus on its people, the company has ensured continued growth and are looking to continue to do so over the next few years
Responsibilities
Managing an existing client base across the North West and surrounding areas
Business development across the same area and ability to travel further if required
Generate new business by visiting customers on site, conducting site surveys and providing customer quotes for forklift hire
Providing a consultative sales approach in order to win new business in the hire and sale of material handling and related equipment
Take responsibility for region revenue stream and overall growth
Keeping the CRM system updated and maintaining organization with customersRequirements
You will ideally have worked in a sales role within forklift trucks before, with a proven track record in the industry. You will be proactive in your approach to selling and will have a solid understanding of equipment hire. As an alternative to forklift sales experience, the company are willing to consider candidates from other related industries such as racking & storage or even capital equipment as long as candidates have experience of providing a consultative sell and have experience of conducting site surveys. In terms of location, you will ideally be based across the North West or surrounding areas but the client are happy to consider candidates further afield.
Benefits
Competitive salary dependent on experience (Up to £42,000 depending on experience)
Excellent uncapped Commission potential (OTE £55,000-£70,000 achievable)
Hybrid Company Car
Genuine growth opportunity, working with a fast growing yet already well established company within forklifts
Life Assurance
23 days holiday + statutory
Pension SchemeThe Company
Part of a wider group, our client is a national provider of material handling equipment, supplying customers across the UK with one of the premium forklift brands. As well as providing contract hire, the company also supplies fleet management and aviation support equipment. With a big focus on its people, the company has ensured continued growth and are looking to continue to do so over the next few years
Reference: 225141240
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Area Sales Manager (Material Handling)
Posted on May 21, 2026 by CV-Library
Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Sales
Immediate Start
£35k - £42k Annual
Full-Time
Alexander James Recruiting is currently working with a well-established yet vastly expanding material handling company looking to recruit a new forklift sales manager to cover and develop their client base in postcodes across the North West and surrounding areas. With excellent, uncapped commission opportunities and scope for growth, this is a great opportunity for either an experienced forklift sales professional or a sales professional from a related industry or capital equipment to develop their career.
Responsibilities
Managing an existing client base across the North West and surrounding areas
Business development across the same area and ability to travel further if required
Generate new business by visiting customers on site, conducting site surveys and providing customer quotes for forklift hire
Providing a consultative sales approach in order to win new business in the hire and sale of material handling and related equipment
Take responsibility for region revenue stream and overall growth
Keeping the CRM system updated and maintaining organization with customersRequirements
You will ideally have worked in a sales role within forklift trucks before, with a proven track record in the industry. You will be proactive in your approach to selling and will have a solid understanding of equipment hire. As an alternative to forklift sales experience, the company are willing to consider candidates from other related industries such as racking & storage or even capital equipment as long as candidates have experience of providing a consultative sell and have experience of conducting site surveys. In terms of location, you will ideally be based across the North West or surrounding areas but the client are happy to consider candidates further afield.
Benefits
Competitive salary dependent on experience (Up to £42,000 depending on experience)
Excellent uncapped Commission potential (OTE £55,000-£70,000 achievable)
Hybrid Company Car
Genuine growth opportunity, working with a fast growing yet already well established company within forklifts
Life Assurance
23 days holiday + statutory
Pension SchemeThe Company
Part of a wider group, our client is a national provider of material handling equipment, supplying customers across the UK with one of the premium forklift brands. As well as providing contract hire, the company also supplies fleet management and aviation support equipment. With a big focus on its people, the company has ensured continued growth and are looking to continue to do so over the next few years
Responsibilities
Managing an existing client base across the North West and surrounding areas
Business development across the same area and ability to travel further if required
Generate new business by visiting customers on site, conducting site surveys and providing customer quotes for forklift hire
Providing a consultative sales approach in order to win new business in the hire and sale of material handling and related equipment
Take responsibility for region revenue stream and overall growth
Keeping the CRM system updated and maintaining organization with customersRequirements
You will ideally have worked in a sales role within forklift trucks before, with a proven track record in the industry. You will be proactive in your approach to selling and will have a solid understanding of equipment hire. As an alternative to forklift sales experience, the company are willing to consider candidates from other related industries such as racking & storage or even capital equipment as long as candidates have experience of providing a consultative sell and have experience of conducting site surveys. In terms of location, you will ideally be based across the North West or surrounding areas but the client are happy to consider candidates further afield.
Benefits
Competitive salary dependent on experience (Up to £42,000 depending on experience)
Excellent uncapped Commission potential (OTE £55,000-£70,000 achievable)
Hybrid Company Car
Genuine growth opportunity, working with a fast growing yet already well established company within forklifts
Life Assurance
23 days holiday + statutory
Pension SchemeThe Company
Part of a wider group, our client is a national provider of material handling equipment, supplying customers across the UK with one of the premium forklift brands. As well as providing contract hire, the company also supplies fleet management and aviation support equipment. With a big focus on its people, the company has ensured continued growth and are looking to continue to do so over the next few years
Reference: 225141240
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