Senior Area Sales Manager Materials Handling / Forklift Trucks Location: Field-based UK (regional territory)Salary: Competitive, dependent on experienceBenefits: Company car, laptop, mobile phone, 24 days holiday plus bank holidays and pensionHours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, with flexible working hoursThe Opportunity Interaction Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of a rapidly growing materials handling solutions business for an experienced Senior Area Sales Manager to drive new business growth across an agreed UK territory.This is an excellent opportunity for an established sales professional with a strong background in the materials handling equipment (MHE) or forklift truck industry. While you will inherit an existing customer portfolio, the primary focus will be on identifying and winning new business, increasing market share and developing profitable, long-term customer relationships.You will take ownership of your territory, managing the full sales cycle from prospecting and appointment setting through to customer demonstrations, negotiations and closing deals.Key Responsibilities Proactively identify, target and secure new business opportunities within your territory. Develop and grow relationships with existing customers, identifying opportunities to upsell and cross-sell. Promote and sell forklift trucks, materials handling equipment and associated solutions. Arrange and conduct customer meetings, presentations and equipment demonstrations. Prepare ..... full job details .....