Alexander James Recruiting is currently working with a well-established yet vastly expanding material handling company looking to recruit a new Area Sales/Key Account Manager to develop their client base across the North West and parts of the Staffordshire. With excellent, uncapped commission opportunities and scope for growth, this is a great opportunity for an experienced material handling professional looking for a new role with a key focus on larger account business development. ResponsibilitiesManaging a number of key accounts across the North West and parts of the Staffordshire in demand of material handling equipmentDeveloping new customer accounts for material handling equipment Acquiring new corporate customers targeting accounts of 30+ forklift truck units Producing and working with tenders to win new businessProviding a consultative sales approach in order to win new business in the hire and sale of material handling and related equipmentAttending numerous conferences and networking eventsRequirements You will ideally be a proven sales professional from within the forklift industry having had experience of dealing with accounts at a high level though the company are willing to consider candidates from other backgrounds in capital equipment. You will be proactive in your approach to selling and will have a solid understanding of equipment hire. With demonstrable abilities you will also have the ability to overcome problems and see large business deals through from s