Alexander James Recruiting is seeking a Dealer Manager for our client in the material handling industry to work in a field based role across the Midlands and North of England. With a strong package this is a great opportunity for an either a material handling professional or an individual who has worked with another dealer network seeking a rewarding and challenging role.

Responsibilities

• Build and develop relationships with the current dealer network
• Assist the forklift dealer’s with their business plans and strategies to include quotation, pricing and technical support for forklift products
• Use monthly regional BITA statistics to develop territory focus
• Coordinate, report and monitor marketing and sales support for the network
• Visit dealer site’s to assist with requirements and continue to develop dealer relationships
• Work with the companies Managing Director to develop new dealer relationships

Requirements

You will ideally be an experienced professional from within the material handling sector and have experience of working with an existing dealer network. Individuals from motive power/batteries, cleaning equipment or forklift attachments may be considered in this regard. The company would also consider individuals from a different industry provided they have experience in a similar role with a dealer network or material handling professionals from different backgrounds. Crucially, you must be a highly commercial individual and have the appreciation and understanding that this is a strategic role which requires the successful individual to build detailed business plans and develop strong dealer relationships. In terms of location you must be based in the Midlands or north of England with travel required across these two regions.

Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent on experience (Up to £75,000 depending on experience)
• Bonus opportunity
• Company Car
• Genuine growth opportunity, working with a fast growing yet already well established company within forklift trucks
• 26 days holiday + statutory
• Good Pension Scheme
• Other benefits

The Company

Part of a wider group, our client is a national provider of material handling equipment, supplying customers across the UK with one of the premium forklift brands. As well as providing contract hire, the company also supplies fleet management and aviation support equipment. With a big focus on its people, the company has ensured continued growth and are looking to continue to do so over the next few years.