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Area Sales Manager

KION Group logoKION GroupSheffield, United KingdomFull-timeListed 4d ago

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The posting

Exciting Career Opportunity as an Area Sales Manager at Linde Material Handling.

Join Linde Material Handling, a global leader in forklift trucks and warehouse equipment, and become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

About the Role

We are currently looking for an experienced Sales Manager to take on the Area Sales Manager role covering the S post code area.

The main focus of the role is to maximise all business opportunities of both new and used trucks by selling the full range of Linde Material Handling equipment to all business types. Working together with other departments, the Area Sales Manager will ensure agreed service levels are maintained and customers retained.

Responsibilities include;

  • Maintain relationships and further develop business opportunities with existing customers
  • Hit volume targets, market share and coverage
  • Day to day planning of prospecting in line with the required levels of sales activity
  • Accurate weekly forecast as required
  • Identify customer requirements and undertake site surveys
  • Produce accurate quote for orders
  • Ensure complete and clean order packs are delivered to Sales Administration
  • Present quote to customer in an effective manner including financial solutions
  • Demonstration of products where appropriate

We offer

At Linde Material Handling, we believe in rewarding our people. Your package will include:

  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • A comprehensice commission package
  • Company Car
  • 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
  • Additional holiday entitlement for long service milestones
  • Company pension scheme (6% employer contribution, minimum 4% employee contribution)
  • Access to discounts from major UK brands
  • “Recommend a Friend” bonus scheme
  • Eligibility for Employee Incentive Schemes
  • Laptop and phone provided

We’re interested in candidates with

  • Industry experience is a strong ideal, but Capital Equipment or Engineering experience will be considered
  • Direct sales experience (B2B)
  • Commercially minded with strong business acumen
  • PC literate
  • Strong relationship building and influencing skills
  • Excellent communication skills - both verbal and written
  • Numerical competence
  • Self-motivated
  • Resilient
  • Strong attention to detail

Bring your expertise, enthusiasm, and commitment to excellence, and we’ll provide the tools and support to help you succeed.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Linde Material Handling is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, religion, or sexual orientation.

If you require adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know.

Please note: Successful candidates must provide proof of the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship or relocation assistance at this time.

Ready to join us? Apply today and take your career to the next level!

Taken from KION Group's own posting, last seen live on 13 Nov 2026.

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About KION Group

Linde and STILL forklifts and warehouse trucks, Baoli trucks in China, and Dematic warehouse automation (automated storage, mobile robots, conveyors and warehouse software), with service, rental and spare parts, sold to warehouses, factories, retailers and logistics operators directly and through dealers.

Pay schedule: Salary plus commission or bonus on most selling roles: uncapped commission and a car or allowance on UK Linde territories, collective-agreement pay with performance pay and a private-use company car on German STILL field roles, salary, commission and a vehicle in Australia, and a posted base range at Dematic in the US.

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