Forklift Truck Sales Specialist

Forklift Truck Sales Specialist
Manchester (Travel Required)
£55,000
PERMANENT

Role Overview

A hybrid commercial and technical role focused on driving forklift truck sales growth across the UK while also providing hands-on engineering support in the early stages of development.

The position combines key account management, dealer development, market analysis, and field-based technical support within the material handling sector.

Key Responsibilities

* Develop and deliver a UK sales strategy to achieve growth targets

* Identify, win, and manage new business opportunities and key accounts

* Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and partners

* Develop and support a UK dealer network, including training and product support

* Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer demand

* Produce market insights to support business and product decisions

* Carry out hands-on forklift diagnostics, servicing, and repairs (initial phase)

* Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults on-site and in workshops

* Provide technical support to customers and dealers to reduce downtime

* Support product development by feeding back market and customer insights

* Work with manufacturing teams to ensure product suitability for the UK market

* Assist in launching new products and supporting aftersales development

Skills & Experience

* Experience in B2B sales within industrial equipment or heavy machinery

* Strong technical background in forklift trucks or similar equipment

* Understanding of the UK material handling/logistics market

* Ability to diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems

* Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills

* Willingness to travel across the UK

Personal Qualities

* Commercially driven with a strong focus on results

* Technically confident and strong problem solver

* Self-motivated and comfortable working independently

* Customer-focused with strong relationship management skills

* Adaptable and resilient in a fast-moving environment

What’s on Offer

* Competitive salary with performance-based incentives

* Opportunity to join a growing UK operation within a global manufacturer

* Career development in both commercial and technical leadership

Apply now or call Lynsey at Key Recruitment for more information
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed