Area Sales Manager

Area Sales ManagerEast London RegionReady to take ownership of your territory and make a real impactAinscough Crane Hire is on the lookout for a driven, commercially minded Area Sales Manager to lead growth across the West London region. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives on building relationships, spotting opportunities, and turning conversations into long-term partnerships.What's in it for youWe believe great people deserve great rewards:Quarterly bonus to recognise your performanceBi-annual retention bonusCompany car24 days holiday + extra days with service milestonesOption to purchase up to 5 additional days annual leaveStructured career development plan to support your growthCompany pension & life assurance (3x salary)Access to our Ainscough Advantage benefits platformStaff forums - giving you a genuine voice in the businessWhy Ainscough Crane HireWe're proud to be the UK's leading crane hire company, operating across 30 locations nationwide.But what really sets us apart is our people.Our teams are passionate about delivering projects safely, on time, and to the highest standards. Safety isn't just a priority here—it's part of our DNA, reflected in our “Always Make the Safe Choice” ethos.Join us, and you'll be part of a business where expertise is valued, ambition is supported, and success is shared.The Role: What You'll Be DoingThis isn't just about hitting targets—it's about building a territory.You'll take ownership of the Stockton-on-Tees region, driving revenue growth by developing strong relationships with both existing customers and new prospects.Day-to-day, you'll be:Building and growing a strong pipeline of new business opportunitiesDeveloping long-term partnerships with key clientsManaging and updating CRM to keep activity and opportunities on trackResponding quickly and effectively to incoming sales enquiriesMeeting (and exceeding) activity targets and KPIsDelivering against monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targetsNegotiating contracts and securing framework agreementsProviding clear updates and forecasts to the Regional Sales ManagerAbout YouYou're someone who enjoys the challenge of sales and takes pride in delivering results.You'll likely bring:Proven experience in a sales role, with strong negotiation and influencing skillsA track record of achieving (and exceeding) targetsConfidence in building relationships and closing dealsStrong presentation and proposal-writing skillsA proactive, self-motivated approach with the drive to succeedGood IT skills (Microsoft Office - particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint)Experience in construction or crane hire is a bonus—but not essential. We're more interested in your attitude, ambition, and ability to learn.The Kind of Person Who Thrives HereCommercially sharp and opportunity-focusedConfident communicator who builds trust easilyOrganised, resilient, and able to juggle multiple prioritiesCustomer-focused, always looking to add valueResults-driven, with a genuine hunger to succeedOur Commitment to InclusionAinscough Crane Hire is an Equal Opportunities Employer.We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We hire based on merit, potential, and business need.If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know—we're here to support you.TPBN1_UKTJ