Area Sales Manager

Confidential · Sittingbourne, Kent

Area Sales Manager at Confidential, based in Sittingbourne, Kent, paying £35,000 - £40,000 per annum. This is a contract role.

Salary
£35,000 - £40,000 per annum
Location
Sittingbourne, Kent
Contract
Contract
Posted
1 week ago
Closes
22 Aug 2026
Sector
Business Development

29% below the typical rate for business development

Reference 225400498

About the role

Area Sales Manager £35,000 - £40,000 + Car + Uncapped Commission (circa£10,000-£15,000) + Mobile + Laptop + iPad Kent Our Client are a leading provider of Material Handling Equipment, Training & Services who have aggressive growth plans in the UK and are now looking to add further External Salespeople to their Commercial function. Area Sales Manager based in the Kent area. The Role • 80% Business Development across any businesses within the Essex region who move Materials around a Warehouse or Manufacturing facility. • Selling Forklift Trucks, Forklift Truck Hire, Training, Service Contracts, Racking, Cleaning Equipment, Access Equipment into Warehouses and Manufacturers. • No pressure for the first 12 months – the company gives you plenty of freedom to bed into the company and are looking for people with loyalty and longevity/stability. The Candidate • Very strong at Business Development – not afraid to knock on doors – essential. • Ideally from a Materials Handling or Capital Equipment background but absolutely not essential – looking for the right person with the right attributes; Work Ethic, Positive Attitude, sound Student Mentality. • External sales experience essential. • You need to demonstrate loyalty and stability in your career. • You need to be driven, hungry to succeed – there is plenty of progression available within the company. If this role sounds of interest, then please contact Kate Shorthouse at TRC and apply via this advertisement with your CV.

Reference: 225400498 · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 22 Aug 2026 · Listed via Confidential

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