Alexander James Recruiting
Sunderland, Tyne And Wear
Alexander James Recruiting is currently working with a leading manufacturer of material handling equipment looking to recruit a new forklift sales manager to cover and develop their client base in postcodes across the CA, SR, DH & TS postcodes. With excellent, uncapped commission opportunities and scope for growth, this is a great opportunity for either an experienced forklift sales professional or a sales professional within capital equipment to develop their career. Responsibilities Managing an existing client base across the CA, SR, DH & TS postcodes. Business development across the same area Generate new business by visiting customers on site, conducting site surveys and providing customer quotes for forklift hire Providing a consultative sales approach in order to win new business in the hire and sale of material handling and related equipment Take responsibility for region revenue stream and overall growth Keeping the CRM system updated and maintaining organization with customers Requirements You will ideally have worked in a sales role within forklift trucks before, with a proven track record in the industry. You will be proactive in your approach to selling and will have a solid understanding of equipment hire. As an alternative to forklift sales experience, the company are willing to consider candidates from other industries within capital equipment as long as candidates have experience of providing a consultative sell and have experience of conducting site surveys. In terms of location, you will ideally be based across the North East but the client are happy to consider candidates further afield. Benefits Competitive salary dependent on experience (Up to £40,500 depending on experience) Excellent uncapped Commission potential (OTE £60,000-£70,000 achievable) Company Car or Car Allowance Genuine growth opportunity, working with a fast growing yet already well established company within forklift 25 days holiday + statutory Pension Scheme The Company The company are an international manufacturer of forklift trucks, thus operating in the material handling industry. Part of a wider group, they re also involved in supplying various other types of warehouse equipment and are one the most well known brands within the material sector, being a true market leader. Having obtained consistent growth for the last 30 years, they re expecting this to continue and are therefore looking to bring new territory sales people in to increase market share further.
Mar 04, 2026
Full time
Alexander James Recruiting is currently working with a leading manufacturer of material handling equipment looking to recruit a new forklift sales manager to cover and develop their client base in postcodes across the CA, SR, DH & TS postcodes. With excellent, uncapped commission opportunities and scope for growth, this is a great opportunity for either an experienced forklift sales professional or a sales professional within capital equipment to develop their career. Responsibilities Managing an existing client base across the CA, SR, DH & TS postcodes. Business development across the same area Generate new business by visiting customers on site, conducting site surveys and providing customer quotes for forklift hire Providing a consultative sales approach in order to win new business in the hire and sale of material handling and related equipment Take responsibility for region revenue stream and overall growth Keeping the CRM system updated and maintaining organization with customers Requirements You will ideally have worked in a sales role within forklift trucks before, with a proven track record in the industry. You will be proactive in your approach to selling and will have a solid understanding of equipment hire. As an alternative to forklift sales experience, the company are willing to consider candidates from other industries within capital equipment as long as candidates have experience of providing a consultative sell and have experience of conducting site surveys. In terms of location, you will ideally be based across the North East but the client are happy to consider candidates further afield. Benefits Competitive salary dependent on experience (Up to £40,500 depending on experience) Excellent uncapped Commission potential (OTE £60,000-£70,000 achievable) Company Car or Car Allowance Genuine growth opportunity, working with a fast growing yet already well established company within forklift 25 days holiday + statutory Pension Scheme The Company The company are an international manufacturer of forklift trucks, thus operating in the material handling industry. Part of a wider group, they re also involved in supplying various other types of warehouse equipment and are one the most well known brands within the material sector, being a true market leader. Having obtained consistent growth for the last 30 years, they re expecting this to continue and are therefore looking to bring new territory sales people in to increase market share further.
Alexander James Recruiting
Leicester, Leicestershire
Alexander James Recruiting is currently working with a well-established yet vastly expanding material handling company looking to recruit a new Area Sales/Key Account Manager to develop their client base across the LE, CV, NN, DE, NG & PE postcodes. With excellent, uncapped commission opportunities and scope for growth, this is a great opportunity for an experienced material handling professional looking for a new role with a key focus on larger account business development. Responsibilities Managing a small number of key accounts across the LE, CV, NN, DE, NG & PE postcodes in demand of material handling equipment Developing new customer accounts for material handling equipment Acquiring new corporate customers targeting accounts of 20+ forklift truck units Producing and working with tenders to win new business Providing a consultative sales approach in order to win new business in the hire and sale of material handling and related equipment Attending numerous conferences and networking events Requirements You will ideally be a proven sales professional from within the forklift industry having had experience of dealing with accounts at a high level though the company are willing to consider candidates from other backgrounds in capital equipment. You will be proactive in your approach to selling and will have a solid understanding of equipment hire. With demonstrable abilities you will also have the ability to overcome problems and see large business deals through from start to finish. The company have a preference towards experienced account managers but are also happy to consider territory sales professionals with a good record and evidence of managing accounts at a high level. In terms of locality, the candidate will ideally be located anywhere across the East or West Midlands but candidates in the surrounding areas may also be considered. Benefits Competitive salary dependent on experience (Up to 55,000 depending on experience) Excellent uncapped Commission potential (OTE 70,000- 90,000 achievable) Company Car (hybrid or electric option) or Car allowance if preferred Genuine growth opportunity, working with a fast growing yet already well established company within forklifts 26 days holiday + statutory Good Pension Scheme Numerous other benefits The Company Part of a wider group, our client is a national provider of material handling equipment, supplying customers across the UK with one of the premium forklift brands. As well as providing contract hire, the company also supplies fleet management and aviation support equipment. With a big focus on its people, the company has ensured continued growth and are looking to continue to do so over the next few years with the addition of a new Regional Key Account Manager.
Feb 27, 2026
Full time
Alexander James Recruiting is currently working with a well-established yet vastly expanding material handling company looking to recruit a new Area Sales/Key Account Manager to develop their client base across the LE, CV, NN, DE, NG & PE postcodes. With excellent, uncapped commission opportunities and scope for growth, this is a great opportunity for an experienced material handling professional looking for a new role with a key focus on larger account business development. Responsibilities Managing a small number of key accounts across the LE, CV, NN, DE, NG & PE postcodes in demand of material handling equipment Developing new customer accounts for material handling equipment Acquiring new corporate customers targeting accounts of 20+ forklift truck units Producing and working with tenders to win new business Providing a consultative sales approach in order to win new business in the hire and sale of material handling and related equipment Attending numerous conferences and networking events Requirements You will ideally be a proven sales professional from within the forklift industry having had experience of dealing with accounts at a high level though the company are willing to consider candidates from other backgrounds in capital equipment. You will be proactive in your approach to selling and will have a solid understanding of equipment hire. With demonstrable abilities you will also have the ability to overcome problems and see large business deals through from start to finish. The company have a preference towards experienced account managers but are also happy to consider territory sales professionals with a good record and evidence of managing accounts at a high level. In terms of locality, the candidate will ideally be located anywhere across the East or West Midlands but candidates in the surrounding areas may also be considered. Benefits Competitive salary dependent on experience (Up to 55,000 depending on experience) Excellent uncapped Commission potential (OTE 70,000- 90,000 achievable) Company Car (hybrid or electric option) or Car allowance if preferred Genuine growth opportunity, working with a fast growing yet already well established company within forklifts 26 days holiday + statutory Good Pension Scheme Numerous other benefits The Company Part of a wider group, our client is a national provider of material handling equipment, supplying customers across the UK with one of the premium forklift brands. As well as providing contract hire, the company also supplies fleet management and aviation support equipment. With a big focus on its people, the company has ensured continued growth and are looking to continue to do so over the next few years with the addition of a new Regional Key Account Manager.
