Area Sales Manager - Ulting, Essex | Earn commission and bonus, with a company car. Are you a driven sales professional who enjoys winning new business, building relationships and working with quality machinery? This is an exciting opportunity to join an established plant machinery business, with a company car, bonus potential and the freedom to develop your own customer base. As an Area Sales Manager in Ulting, Essex, you'll balance existing account management with new business development, promoting leading brands and building long-term customer partnerships. If you have experience in plant hire, construction or agricultural machinery sales, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for. Why apply for this Area Sales Manager role? Commission opportunities to reward your sales success Additional bonus potential Company car for customer visits and territory management Life insurance for added peace of mind The opportunity to develop your own territory and grow customer relationships A varied, field-based role where you can make a real commercial impact Key Responsibilities You'll take ownership of sales growth across your designated territory, combining customer account management with a proactive approach to winning new business. Promote plant machinery and leading brands to customers Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing accounts Generate new business through networking, prospecting and cold calling Identify upselling opportunities, negotiate deals and close sales Provide expert product advice and demonstrate equipment when required Deliver excellent customer service and develop long-term partnerships Plan customer visits effectively and maintain accurate sales administration Work towards sales targets and contribute to branch growth What we're looking for You'll be a confident, commercially minded salesperson who understands the importance of product knowledge, customer service and building lasting relationships. Proven sales experience, ideally within plant machinery, construction or agricultural equipment Strong industry knowledge and an understanding of machinery A track record of winning new business, developing accounts and achieving sales targets Confident communication, negotiation and influencing skills Good organisational skills and strong Microsoft Excel knowledge The ability to manage your own territory and plan customer visits A self-motivated, reliable and professional approach A full, valid UK driving licence This opportunity could suit someone currently working as a Regional Sales Manager or Business Development Manager who wants to develop their customer base and maximise their sales potential. If you're ready for your next step as an Area Sales Manager in Ulting, Essex, and want the opportunity to grow a territory while being rewarded for your results, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to find out more. Job Number │ 49012 / INDINDUSTRIALWC Location │ Ulting, Essex Role │ Area Sales Manager Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy