Area Sales Manager

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Job reference: BH-68294
Location: Liverpool, Merseyside
Job type: Full Time, Permanent
Job sector: Forklift
Salary: £50000 - £60000 per annum
Published: July 25, 2025

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Role: Area Sales Manager | Liverpool
Location: Liverpool
Salary: £33,000 – £38,000 + Company Car & Uncapped Commission
Shift: Monday – Friday (40hrs)

My client, a successful and growing independent Forklift Distributor in the UK, is seeking an experienced Area Sales Manager to support their Liverpool region.

This role offers a varied mix of field sales, branch support and customer service, backed by a trusted name in the industry.

What you’ll be doing in your new Area Sales Manager role:
As part of the sales team, you will be responsible for selling a comprehensive range of new and used forklifts, as well as rental and service packages.

The successful Area Sales Manager will have:

Dynamic, self-motivated individuals with a passion for sales
A proven track record in sales (material handling experience is preferred but not essential)
Strong communication and negotiation skills
The ability to build and maintain lasting client relationships

Benefits you can expect in your new Area Sales Manager role:

£33,000 – £38,000 salary (a realistic OTE is £50,000 – £60,000)
Commission earnings and company van
23 days holiday + bank holidays
Pension scheme, staff discount and structured training
Clear career progression opportunities within the wider organisation

To find out more, contact Anja at Kemp Recruitment on 0330 440 2323 or apply today

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Anja Thirlaway

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