Area Sales Manager

Chippindale Plant is one of the largest privately owned plant hire and sales companies in the North of England with 6 depots. Established in 1949, it provides a complete hire and sales service for a wide range of Construction Plant, Tools, Excavator Attachments and Secure Site Accommodation.

Chippindale is looking for an Area Sales Manager role primarily sales focused covering our Southern Depots of Manchester and Sheffield. Trading is predominantly B2B with companies ranging from sole traders to national civil engineers.

As an Area Sales Manager based in Bredbury, England, you will play a pivotal role in driving sales growth and expanding our market presence. This permanent, full-time position requires a dynamic individual who can effectively manage client relationships and lead a team to achieve sales targets. Your contributions will be essential in enhancing our brand’s reputation and ensuring customer satisfaction across the region

The Key responsibilities are:-

• Expand business opportunities and maintain relationships with existing key account customers
• Develop new business with a broad spectrum of customers.
• Provide much needed support to the Depot managers to ensure all the business brought in is converted. 
• Conduct market research to stay informed about industry trends and competitor activities.
• Prepare and present sales reports to senior management.
• Collaborate with marketing to align sales strategies with promotional activities.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures in all sales activities

The candidate must:-

• Have proven experience working for a company supplying equipment “for hire” to the construction industry.
• Be an experienced sales professional who has strong negotiation, relationship, and man management skills.
• Demonstrate that they are highly motivated, can work under pressure, are self-reliant and capable of making difficult decisions. This includes taking ownership of problems until they are resolved and going that extra mile to ensure the customer is happy.
• Show that they have a common-sense approach to operational management, setting high standards and expectations from their staff.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyse data and market trends to inform decision-making.
• Proficient in using CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Due to the geography of the area, live within a 60 minute drive of the depot.
• Have a full driving licence.

• A degree in business, marketing, or a related field is preferred but not essential.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience).
• Pension scheme.
• Death in Service cover.
• Critical Illness cover.
• 24-day annual holidays.
• Opportunities for career progression and training.
• Supportive team environment within a growing company.