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Posted 26 July, 2026

Area Sales Manager

Accomplish Today
Washington, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Area Sales Manager – Capital Equipment & Material Handling | B2B Field Sales

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Territory Sales | New Business Development | Industrial Equipment & Material Handling Solutions

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Accomplish Today are recruiting an experienced Area Sales Manager (ASM) to drive new business growth and manage key accounts within a defined territory, selling capital equipment and material handling solutions to B2B customers. Accomplish Today client is a market-leading organisation in the capital equipment sector, supplying industrial and material handling equipment to companies across the UK. Examples of organisations in this sector include:

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This B2B sales role offering competitive salary, uncapped commission, company car, pension, and the chance to join a professional, market-leading organisation driving growth across the industrial equipment sector.

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The Role – Area Sales Manager (Capital Equipment & Material Handling)

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As Area Sales Manager, you will have full ownership of your territory, focusing on new business development while managing and developing existing customer relationships for a market-leading organisation.

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Key Responsibilities

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  • Identify, target, and win new B2B clients requiring capital equipment and material handling solutions
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  • Manage and grow existing customer accounts to maximise revenue and long-term value
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  • Deliver consultative, solution-led sales presentations of industrial equipment and material handling solutions
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  • Conduct site surveys and operational assessments to identify client requirements
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  • Prepare and present commercial proposals and quotations to key decision-makers
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  • Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts to drive profitable growth
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  • Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation to order placement
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  • Maintain accurate CRM records, pipeline management, and sales forecasting
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  • Monitor competitor activity and market trends in capital equipment, material handling, and industrial sectors
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About You – Area Sales Manager

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You are a results-driven Area Sales Manager with a proven track record in B2B field sales and capital equipment or material handling solutions.

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Essential Skills & Experience

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  • Proven success in territory sales, new business development, and account management
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  • Strong background in B2B sales, industrial equipment, or material handling solutions
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  • Experience with consultative selling, negotiation, and closing deals
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  • Confident communicator with the ability to engage operational and senior stakeholders
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  • Highly organised with strong planning and time-management skills
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  • IT literate (CRM, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
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  • Full UK driving licence
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What’s On Offer

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  • Competitive basic salary
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  • Uncapped commission / bonus scheme
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  • Company car
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  • Industry-leading product and technical training
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  • Career progression opportunities within a professional, market-leading organisation
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  • Supportive environment where your success is recognised and rewarded
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If you are an experienced Area Sales Manager with expertise in capital equipment, industrial or material handling solutions, and B2B field sales, this is a chance to join a market-leading organisation and make a real impact.

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Apply today to take ownership of your territory and join a growing, market-leading team in the industrial equipment sector.

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