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KION Group

Forklift, warehouse equipment and software solutions

Area Sales Manager

Field SalesUpdated on Nov 10
Full-timeSheffield, UK

About the Job

Requirements

  • Industry experience is strongly preferred, though capital equipment or engineering experience will be considered.
  • Direct business-to-business sales experience is required.
  • Commercial mindset and strong business acumen are required.
  • PC literacy is required.
  • Strong relationship-building and influencing skills are required.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
  • Numerical competence is required.
  • Self-motivation, resilience, and strong attention to detail are required.
  • Successful candidates must provide proof of the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

  • Maximise business opportunities by selling the full range of new and used material-handling equipment to all business types.
  • Work with other departments to maintain agreed service levels and retain customers.
  • Maintain relationships with existing customers and further develop business opportunities.
  • Achieve volume targets, market share, and coverage.
  • Plan daily prospecting in line with required sales activity levels.
  • Provide accurate weekly forecasts as required.
  • Identify customer requirements and conduct site surveys.
  • Produce accurate order quotes.
  • Ensure complete and accurate order packs are delivered to Sales Administration.
  • Present quotes effectively to customers, including financial solutions.
  • Demonstrate products where appropriate.

Desired Qualifications

  • Industry experience is strongly preferred; capital equipment or engineering experience will also be considered.

About the Company

KION Group

Forklift, warehouse equipment and software solutions

KION Group provides forklifts, warehouse equipment, and integrated automation, along with software to optimize supply chains. It sells and leases industrial trucks, offers automated storage/retrieval and warehouse management software, and provides financing and digital transformation services through KION Digital. Its strength comes from a broad brand portfolio (Linde MH, STILL, Dematic, Baoli, Fenwick, OM, Voltas) delivering end-to-end intralogistics across hardware, software, automation, and services for real-time, secure operations. The goal is to help customers improve efficiency, accuracy, and visibility in their supply chains by tightly integrating material handling with digital tools and services.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Wiesbaden, Germany
Founded
2006

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