Construction Area Sales Manager

We are seeking an experienced Construction Area Sales Manager to work alongside a strong, motivated team at our Head Office, based in Ulting, Essex.  This is an exciting and rare opportunity to join our top performing branches.

Reporting directly to the Construction Sales Manager, you will be responsible for the growth in sales of Construction machinery including its equipment within a designated area. You would be promoting our brands such as New Holland Construction, Merlo, Thwaites, Atlas Copco, Bomag and Hyundai to encourage new business.    In addition you will be working with the already established customer base covered by the branch to further develop sales, there will be an element of ‘cold calling” in order to promote Ernest Doe.

Required Skills/Experience:

  • Proven sales experience, ideally within construction and/or agricultural equipment
  • Strong knowledge of the industry and machinery
  • Excellent customer service and communication skills, both face-to-face and via phone/email
  • Ability to manage existing customer accounts and build long-term relationships
  • Demonstrated capability to identify new sales opportunities, upsell, and close deals
  • Target-driven mindset with a track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets
  • Confident in influencing, persuading, and negotiating with customers
  • Experience demonstrating equipment to customers when required
  • Strong administrative and organisational skills
  • High level of computer literacy, including strong Microsoft Excel skills
  • Practical use of Google Maps for route planning and customer visits
  • Self-motivated, able to work independently while also being an effective team player
  • Professional, smart and presentable appearance
  • Dependable, reliable, and able to maintain consistent performance
  • Good understanding of and adherence to Health & Safety policies and procedures
  • Willingness to attend training to maintain product knowledge and compliance
  • Holds a full, valid driving licence and can maintain a clean, safe vehicle
  • Maintains a good general level of health and fitness to meet role demands
  • Job Categories
    Job Categories: Sales Department
  • Job Type
    Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
  • Job Location
    Job Location: Ulting
  • Ref No
    Ref No: WS2285

Additional Information

  • Start Date:
    Immediate, but subject to successful candidates notice period
  • Hours:
    42.5 hours per week – 8am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday (1-hour unpaid lunch) Additional hours as required which may include weekends as per rota especially during peak periods. 
  • Salary:
    £Competitive, dependent upon experience plus commission, company car and mobile phone
  • Benefits:
    32 days annual leave including bank holidays, Company Sick Pay Scheme, Workplace Pension, Employee Referral Bonus Scheme, Winter Flu Jab Service, Staff Discount in Country Stores and Death in Service Cover (2 x salary)
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