Area Sales Manager

Finning

Area Sales Manager responsible for driving Finning Power Rental solutions. Engaging customers and maximizing market share through strong relationships and effective sales strategies.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeAshford • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Generate high-quality sales leads, identify customer requirements, win new customers, and nurture existing client relationships to develop new opportunities within targeted markets
Build long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with customers to achieve significant market share gains
Develop and execute a Sales Plan for the segment and territory, utilizing digital platforms, lapsed accounts, prospects, and portfolio history
Prepare and deliver quotes, technical presentations, attend marketing events, maintain necessary information on CLM, and provide timely reports (financial, sales planner, etc.)
Contribute to sales forecasts and cost/sales analysis
Ensure all monies are received within agreed payment terms for the customer base
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with Technical Operations, Applications, Finance, and wider business teams to ensure the holistic quality of proposals and services delivered to customers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Tertiary qualification in engineering (Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred)
Relevant engineering and sales experience in the industrial services or rental business
Strong track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets
Experience in contract negotiation
Proven ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships
Product knowledge, preferably in the generator or related technical products industry, and market awareness of the rental industry
Proven ability to achieve market share growth, meet revenue targets, and maintain customer satisfaction

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 days holiday + bank holidays, (purchase up to 5 extra days holiday)
Up to 7% pension, matched by the company
Life insurance
Comprehensive benefits package
A supportive and collaborative work environment
Opportunities for professional growth and development

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Hard Skills & Tools

Sales ForecastingCost/Sales AnalysisLead GenerationSales Target AchievementTechnical Presentations

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCommunicationCollaboration

Certifications

Tertiary Qualification in Engineering