Area Sales Manager (Materials Handling Equipment)
Interaction Recruitment · London, England ·
OverviewReferenceAXB0018Salary/annumJob Location- United Kingdom -- England -- Greater London -- South London Job TypePermanentPosted11 August 2026Area Sales Manager – Materials HandlingLocation: CroydonSalary: Competitive DOE + Company CarHours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per weekAre you an experienced Materials Handling / Forklift Sales professional looking for your next challenge?
We are recruiting for an Area Sales Manager to take ownership of an established territory across the South East, with a strong focus on new business development, sales growth and customer relationship management. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven sales professional who knows the forklift and materials handling market and is confident generating new business and closing sales.
The RoleYou will be responsible for growing sales across your territory, developing existing accounts and identifying new business opportunities.
Your responsibilities will include
Generating new business through proactive prospecting and customer visitsManaging and developing an existing customer portfolioIdentifying upselling and account development opportunitiesPreparing quotations and negotiating commercial termsConducting customer presentations and equipment demonstrationsBuilding strong relationships from operational level through to senior managementIdentifying new markets and sales opportunitiesManaging your territory, diary and customer visits effectivelyRecording and managing sales activity through CRMConverting opportunities into successful salesWhat We're Looking ForYou will need: Minimum 5 years' sales experience within the Materials Handling / Forklift industryA proven track record in new business developmentStrong account management and relationship-building skillsExcellent presentation, negotiation and objection-handling abilitiesA consultative, solution-led approach to salesStrong commercial awarenessExcellent communication and customer-facing skillsGood IT and CRM experienceStrong organisation and territory management skillsA self-motivated, driven and results-focused approachWhat's on Offer?
Competitive salary dependent on experienceCompany carLaptop and mobile phone24 days holiday + bank holidaysPensionOngoing training and developmentGenuine career progression opportunitiesIf you're an experienced Forklift / Materials Handling Sales professional who thrives on winning new business and developing customer relationships, apply today! INDKTT