Area Sales Manager

Alecto Recruitment

CP32226

Territory Sales Manager – Southern

Overhead cranes

36 hours per week

OTE 75,000

Package

• 4.5 day working week
• Mon – Thurs 8am – 5pm Fri 8:30am – 12:30pm
• Competitive salary including bonus and commission scheme OTE up to 75,000
• Company car
• Private healthcare
• Pension
• Training and development opportunities

Job Summary

Alecto Recruitment are representing a leading manufacturer of overhead cranes and hoists, supplying advanced lifting solutions to industries worldwide.

As a member of the UK&I sales team, you will manage the South of England, developing leads from enquiry to order. The role involves building strong relationships with end users, distributors, consultants, and service companies. You’ll support the Business Manager in identifying new opportunities and shaping strategic direction. You’ll engage with a wide range of customers-from SMEs to large contractors-and adapt your approach accordingly. Responsibilities span the full sales cycle, including helping to define strategies to meet sales targets.

Responsibilities and Duties

The role involves managing and growing the customer base within the South of England, identifying new business opportunities, and enhancing market presence. Key duties include handling sales enquiries, building strong customer relationships, preparing tender packages, supporting contract negotiations, and overseeing contracts from enquiry to completion. You’ll also collaborate with internal teams to ensure accurate processing of new orders.

You will deal with a multitude of different customers, ranging from crane resellers and distributors, large main contracting companies, through to SMEs; with an expectation of being able to adapt your approach to suit each customer.

Qualifications and Skills

• 3 years experience in a similar industry, preferably cranes (heavy plant/materials handling)
• Ideally, well versed in using 2D/3D CAD software
• Computer literate
• Commercial awareness
• Experience in a sales role ie. Sales Manager, Sales Engineer, Business Development Manager, Key Account Manager, Field Sales Representative

INDHP If you would like to know more about this position, then please forward your CV to (url removed) immediately. If you would like to discuss this position, please call (phone number removed) and ask to speak to Chloe.

Please note Alecto Recruitment are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.