Area Sales Executive (Plant Machinery / Construction Equipment)

  • Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
  • Guildford, Surrey
  • Apr 13, 2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Area Sales Executive (Plant Machinery / Construction Equipment)

£38,000 - £43,000 (£65,000+ OTE Year 1) Uncapped + Company Vehicle + Fuel Card + Training + Career Progression + Company Technology Package + Benefits

Field based (Surrey / West Sussex Patch)

Are you a driven Sales professional with experience in plant, construction or capital equipment sales, looking to take ownership of a high-potential territory within a growing dealership?

Do you enjoy developing customer relationships, winning new business and managing a sales pipeline, while representing premium machinery brands across construction, plant hire and agricultural sectors?

The company are a growing machinery dealership supplying high-quality equipment solutions across the UK.

Representing leading brands including Bobcat Construction, Bobcat Agriculture, Mecalac and Messersi, the business supports customers across construction, plant hire, groundworks, landscaping, agriculture and utilities.

This is an excellent opportunity for a sales professional looking to take ownership of an established territory, combining existing accounts with genuine new business opportunities, and play a key role in the company's continued growth.

The Role:

  • Manage and develop sales across Surrey and West Sussex
  • Build on an existing customer base while identifying and converting new business opportunities
  • Develop strong relationships with contractors, plant hire companies, owner-operators and end users
  • Promote and sell machinery including Bobcat, Mecalac and Messersi equipment
  • Conduct customer visits and site meetings

The Person:

  • Proven experience in field sales, area sales or territory sales
  • Background in construction / heavy machinery

Job reference: BBBH24771a Key words: Sales, Manager, Executive, Business Development, Account Management, Area, Territory, Plant Machinery, Construction Equipment, Agriculture, Agricultural, Surrey, West Sussex, Guildford, Crawley We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The remuneration offered will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skillset. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.