Trainee / Graduate Sales Executive (Material Handling)

Alexander James Recruiting is currently working with a well-established supplier of specialist materials handling equipment who are looking for a new Area Sales Manager across Scotland. Due to recent expansion, the company now require a capable individual to manage and develop their client base across the region working with mainly end users but also forklift providers. With excellent commission potential and a focus on new and existing business this is a great opportunity for a graduate or trainee looking for a long-term career in sales.

Responsibilities

• Managing an existing client base across Scotland
• Developing this client base further through mainly end users whilst also working alongside forklift providers
• Sell through various other channels within the warehouse sector
• Providing a full warehouse solution in selling a specialist forklift product
• Provide a consultative approach and ensure you can advise customers with the right material handling solution

Requirements

This is an exceptional sales role within the material handling sector and the company as such, require an individual with the tenacity, self-sufficiency and the drive to succeed. Although there is no set background, the company are keen on driven and energetic individuals with professionalism and a long-term aim of having a sales career. Candidates with good numerical skills would also be preferred. The role comes with a lot of investment in the candidate for the longer term including on-going training and development and consistent salary reviews. A full UK driving license is also required. In terms of location, you will ideally be base across the Central Belt, but candidates further a field will also be considered.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of up to 28k (depending on experience)
• Unrivalled commission potential with genuine opportunity to earn 40k
• Competitive car allowance
• 25 days holiday + statutory
• Phone & Laptop
• Health care scheme
• Competitive Pension

The Company

A true innovator within the material handling sector, our customer has been operating for over half a century and is a supplier of specialist material handling equipment in the form of warehouse forklifts. They have gone from strength to strength since their inception and are known for providing a strong solution across the UK. Due to this continued expansion, they now require an experienced sales professional who is driven and self-sufficient to develop their client base across Scotland.