Area Sales Manager - Material Handling - Global OEM

Material Handling Sales Manager – UK South Location: UK South (Home-based, with frequent travel across the region) Type: Full-time, Permanent About The Opportunity Consulo are proud recruitment partners to a global leader in conveyor and power‑transmission solutions—renowned for its belt, modular, timing, and belting innovations—and drive excellence in material‑handling across the southern UK. This is a high‑impact, visible role with autonomy, influence, and the chance to shape territory results daily. Your Mission You will own the UK South region’s strategy and performance, serving as the trusted face of our brand across critical sectors—from manufacturing, packaging, food and beverage, to OEMs and beyond. Your drive will translate regional insights into profitable growth, aligning activity with regional needs and global ambition. What You'll Do Strategic Business Generation Architect and lead the region’s business development plan focused on new opportunities and market expansion. Territory Leadership & Customer Ownership Take complete ownership of the customer experience—from first call through to solution delivery—ensuring professionalism, responsiveness, and long‑term trust. Territory Planning & Execution Systematically plan and deliver efficient, high‑quality customer visits and presentations. Provide compelling solution demos, handle negotiations, and effectively manage any on‑site issues or complaints. Market Intelligence & Advocacy Deliver continuous, insightful feedback on market trends, competitor moves, and customer needs—shaping strategy and product development. Documentation & Reporting Maintain timely, polished documentation of activities, results, and strategic plans—ensuring full alignment with both short‑term targets and long‑term goals. Embedding Training & Collaboration Help elevate regional capabilities by contributing to or delivering training programs (especially if technical components are involved), and work closely with sales, service, and customer‑care teams. Your Success Metrics Achieve agreed monthly and annual sales targets across the UK South region. Deliver at least 40% of activity on new business development. Maintain strong margin performance aligned with company goals. Ensure compliance with CRM usage, business tools, and action plans. What You Bring An engineering or technical qualification (HNC/HND/Degree) or equivalent real-world engineering or commercial experience. Proven track record in technical sales within materials handling, manufacturing, packaging, food, or related sectors. Exceptional communication, networking and interpersonal skills—confident, self-driven, and ready to build long-term relationships. A strategic mindset, entrepreneurial flair, and results-oriented focus. Excellent planning, organisation, CRM proficiency, and business documentation skills. Who You Are A natural networker and a persuasive deal‑maker who thrives on solving complex customer challenges. Fastidious, professional, and trusted—ambassador material. Tenacious, innovative, and driven to exceed expectations. Collaborative yet self-reliant—a builder of cohesion and alignment across teams. Why this is an exciting role

• Make a tangible impact in a high‑growth, dynamic region.

Thrive within an empowered culture supported by a global leader established across 70‑plus countries and thousands of employees. Enjoy autonomy, visibility, and cross-functional collaboration. Join a brand that values integrity, customer focus, and continuous improvement. If you wish to be considered for this opportunity then please send me across an updated copy of your cv for immediate consideration