WHAT’S THE JOB? – CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY AREA SALES MANAGER

WHO’S THE EMPLOYER? A commercially successful machinery dealership representing some of the leading Global and European brands in the industry with locations across the Southeast

WHAT’S THE INDUSTRY? Construction Machinery

HOW WILL I BE REWARDED? Impressive Salary and OTE + Benefits + Vehicle

WHERE IS THE ROLE LOCATED? West Sussex

TELL ME MORE ABOUT THE ROLE? A fast-paced role, reporting to the Branch & Sales Manager as part of a team of construction machinery professionals, you will be responsible for the sale of construction equipment in a designated area of Sussex. The Branch has a well-established customer base with whom you will build long-term and successful business relationships, and you will also seek out and develop new business opportunities with new clients and in other sectors.

• To understand the individual features and benefits of the Company’s key construction machinery franchises in order to actively promote them to existing and potential customers
• To be proactive in the sales process by attending customer sites
• Dealing with customers on a day to day basis, both face to face, by phone and by email
• To meet and exceed agreed targets of the sales and promotion of specific construction machinery franchises within a designated area
• Manage existing customer accounts and identify opportunities to build new relationships with customers to increase sales potential
• To assist with sales administration were required
• Positively promote the Company image and its products
• Attend trade shows where required
• Keep up to date with franchised products by attending training courses either locally, regionally or overseas

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Demonstrable and successful previous sales experience
• A healthy knowledge of the Construction industry and its equipment
• A well-developed suite of customer service skills
• Target-driven, capable of both achieving and exceeding targets
• Good administrative organisation and a competent level of IT skills
• Be self-motivated and able to work under own initiative
• Commercially astute and able to close a deal
• Hands-on, with the ability to demonstrate equipment effectively and to its full potential
• Full driving license

WHAT SHOULD I DO NOW?
So, we have your attention and motivation? We would love to hear from you if you are keen to find our more. Send us a copy of your latest CV (in complete confidence), a little bit about you and where you want your successful career to head. You can send it directly to us on james.garrod@jptrett.com or call 07810 755594