Alexander James Recruiting is currently working with a leading dealer of material handling equipment looking to recruit a new forklift sales manager to cover and develop their client base in postcodes across Birmingham & Coventry With excellent, uncapped commission opportunities and scope for growth, this is a great opportunity for either experienced forklift sales professional or a sales professional from a related industry in capital equipment to develop their career.

REQUIREMENTS

You will ideally have worked in a sales role within forklift trucks before, with a proven track record in the industry. However, this is by no means essential. 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 industries within capital equipment or another sales background such as car sales. Our customer are relatively open to keen and enthusiastic individuals eager to move into a long term career.

· Managing an existing client base across Birmingham & Coventry
· Business development across the region
· 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