Sales Executive (Material Handling)

Alexander James Recruiting is currently working with a well-established supplier of various types of material handling equipment looking to recruit a new Trainee Sales Executive to manage and develop their client base across the LE & DE postcodes. With an excellent training scheme and a set career plan this is a great opportunity for a professional individual looking for a competitive sales career.

Responsibilities

• Attend the companies 6-10 week training scheme
• Focusing on a solution based approach, selling material handling equipment across an area encompassing the LE & DE postcodes
• Attend customer sites to discuss requirements for forklift trucks and associated equipment, provide quotes and conduct site surveys
• Meet and exceed sales targets
• Have a strategic focus to gaining and winning new business

Requirements

There is no set background for this role, but the company are keen on speaking to individuals in particular with a sales background or hire/rental or general financial understanding given that the role is focused on long term contract hire of material handling equipment. Candidates with good numerical skills would also be preferred. Ultimately the company are looking for driven and energetic individuals with professionalism and a long-term aim of having a sales career. 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.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of up to £35,000
• Company Car
• Excellent long term OTE potential (year 1 expected £45k-£55k, year 2 expected £55k-£65k, year 3 £65k-£75k)
• Excellent and unrivalled training scheme and on-going development
• Phone and laptop
• 25 days holiday rising to 30 after certain years of service
• 6% pension scheme
• Healthcare scheme

The Company

Part of a wider, global and household name our client is a leading provider of various material handling equipment, consisting mainly of forklift trucks. A proven and well established, premium brand in the sector, looking to develop and produce talented and ambitious individuals who are looking for a long term sales career. With an unrivalled training scheme, they effectively set themselves apart from others in their sector by focusing on a strategic, solutions based approach to customers.

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