Area Sales Executive (Materials Handling Equipment)

  • Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
  • Wakefield, Yorkshire
  • Nov 03, 2026
Full time Marketing

Job Description

Area Sales Executive (Materials Handling Equipment)

35,000 - 40,000 ( 100k+OTE) + Uncapped Commission + Electric Company Vehicle + Healthcare Scheme + 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Company Benefits

Wakefield

Are you a Sales professional with experience in Materials Handling Equipment or Forklifts, looking to join an established specialist business offering an excellent commission structure and an electric company vehicle?

Do you have experience developing new business and managing customer accounts and looking for an autonomous, territory-based position where you will build long-term relationships across Manufacturing, Warehousing and Distribution?

The company are an established specialist provider of materials handling equipment, supporting customers across Manufacturing, Distribution, Agriculture, Local Government and Industrial sectors since 1998.

The company specialises in lithium-powered forklifts and associated handling equipment, including pallet trucks, reach trucks, order pickers, articulated VNA trucks, tow tractors and automated materials handling solutions.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Sales professional to join a growing materials handling specialist where you will take ownership of an assigned sales territory and develop new and existing customer relationships.

The Role:

  • Develop and manage sales opportunities across an assigned geographic territory
  • Identify, prospect and secure new business within Manufacturing, Warehousing, Logistics and Industrial sectors
  • Manage and develop existing customer accounts to maximise sales and long-term relationships
  • Promote lithium-powered forklifts, pallet trucks, reach trucks and associated materials handling equipment
  • Sell and promote equipment sales, rental and related after-sales services
  • Conduct customer site visits, surveys and operational assessments

The Person:

  • Experience in sales
  • Background within Materials Handling Equipment or the Forklift industry

Reference Number: BBBH28065

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The remuneration offered will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skillset.

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