Construction Area Sales Manager

Construction Area Sales Manager

Reporting directly to the Branch & Sales Manager, you will be responsible for driving sales growth of construction machinery and equipment within a designated area. 

Key Responsibilities

• Drive sales growth within a defined territory
• Develop new business opportunities and generate leads
• Manage and grow existing customer accounts
• Promote and demonstrate construction machinery and equipment
• Build strong, long-term customer relationships
• Meet and exceed sales targets and KPIs
• Carry out customer visits and site demonstrations
• Maintain accurate administration and reporting of sales activity

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven sales experience (ideally construction or agricultural equipment)
• Strong industry and machinery knowledge
• Excellent communication skills (face-to-face, phone, and email)
• Strong ability to negotiate, influence, and close sales
• Experience in account management and relationship building
• Confident conducting product demonstrations
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and general IT systems
• Experience using Google Maps or similar for route planning
• Full UK driving licence and ability to maintain a clean, safe vehicle

Additional Information

• Location: West Sussex, BN6
• Hours: 42.5 hours per week
  • Monday to Friday: 8:00am – 5:30pm (1-hour unpaid lunch)
  • Additional hours may be required, including weekends on a rota during peak periods
• Contract: Permanent, Full-time, Salaried

Package & Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent on experience + commission
• Company car + Mobile phone
• 32 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Company Sick Pay Scheme + Workplace Pension
• Employee Referral Bonus Scheme + Winter Flu Jab Service