We are looking for an experienced National Accounts Manager to manage the sales process for forklift trucks and other material handling equipment to national customers.

About the role

The role involves selling materials handling solutions and providing excellent levels of customer service to large national businesses. On a day-to-day basis this is what you would be doing:

• Develop new business and expand business in existing accounts either individually or in partnership with a colleague
• Ensure selected accounts are visited regularly and developed to increase sales and revenues
• Use CRM and IT systems to maximise performance
• Develop strategic account plans for key businesses to retain and win new business
• Work closely with other internal departments including logistics solutions (automation and racking), hand pallet trucks and short-term hire to develop business with target accounts

We are looking for a self-motivated person with a strong track record within a national sales environment, preferably in business to business (B2B) sales. Experience selling materials handling or capital equipment would be beneficial, but don’t worry if you don’t as full product training will be given.

Here is a quick tick list for the other skills we are looking for:

• Excellent communication skills both verbally and written
• Good team working skills
• Good organisation and planning skills
• Time management skills
• Good IT skills – including Microsoft Office Applications
• Ability to work to deadlines

We offer a competitive salary; an attractive company pension, a company vehicle, fuel card, company sick pay, voluntary critical illness cover, free eye tests and flu jab and access to a 24/7 employee assistance programme.

We will provide you with industry leading technical training to ensure you have the knowledge and all the tools to do your job. Plus, there are plenty of opportunities to progress your career and develop your skills within Toyota.

 Why choose Toyota

Toyota Material Handling is the world’s number one manufacturer of materials handling equipment providing quality sales and service support across the UK. We foster a culture where our team members are encouraged to continually improve their processes and strive to provide the highest quality in service for our customers.

We aim to create a safe environment where our team members feel valued, fulfilled, engaged and happy. We want to attract the best talent and develop our team so that they achieve their full potential.