Shrewsbury, GB
Area Sales Manager
At Kalmar, we are moving goods in critical supply chains around the world. As the forerunner in sustainable material handling equipment and services, we set the industry benchmark for a zero-emission future. We are driven by teamwork, innovation, and taking ownership to deliver results. With our global reach and local expertise, our success starts with a strong focus on the customer, ensuring their needs guide our daily work. We are dedicated to respecting others and fostering an inclusive culture where all voices are heard, empowering us to succeed together. Together, we are making every move count.
Join us and take your career to the next level
As one of our Area Sales Managers, you’ll play a pivotal role in proactively identifying and promoting business opportunities for new equipment, short term rentals. used trucks and servicing in the Wales & South West region.
Reporting to the UK & Ireland Country Director, this position requires a proven sales person who can cultivate and nurture professional relationships with both existing and new customers to drive profitable sales growth.
What we offer you:
- Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a salary package that reflects your expertise, plus fantastic benefits including a salary-sacrifice pension, private medical insurance, life assurance, retail savings and discounts.
- Work-Life Balance: You’ll receive 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays), with the option to purchase extra days and additional days for long service, through a working model that empowers you to balance professional and personal commitments.
- Continuous Growth and Development: Invest in your career with access to exceptional learning and development programs, tailored to accelerate your professional journey and unlock exciting career opportunities.
- World-Class Support: Benefit from comprehensive technical, research, and development assistance, provided by a leading global manufacturer.
Become a key contributor within our global workforce of 5,200 employees worldwide, driving sustainable solutions and making an impact worldwide.
What you bring to the role:
- Qualifications: Ideally you’ll have a degree level education, or equivalent experience and a proven record of success in sales.
- Safety Commitment: Strong awareness and adherence to safety protocols to ensure a secure work environment for yourself and your team
- Business and Market Mindset: A self starter with enthusiasm and drive, you’ll have proven ability in identifying and converting opportunities into sales and be able to develop sales strategy and sales plans.
- Industry Insight: You’ll have a deep understanding of the materials handling industry, ideally with knowledge of Kalmar products and services
- Customer Focus: Attentive to customer needs and market dynamics you’ll be adept in building and maintaining relationships.
- Team Player: Collaboration and effective communication with colleagues and clients to achieve shared goals and maintain an equitable work environment for all.
Ready to elevate your career? Apply today!
Closing Date: 14/08/2025
Please Note: Please note, you must be able to prove your Right to Work in the UK - sponsorship is not available for this role.
About Kalmar
Kalmar (Nasdaq Helsinki: KALMAR) is moving goods in critical supply chains around the world, with the vision to be the forerunner in sustainable material handling equipment and services. The company offers a wide range of industry shaping heavy material handling equipment and services to ports and terminals, distribution centres, manufacturing and heavy logistics. Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, Kalmar operates globally in over 120 countries and employs approximately 5,200 people. In 2024, the company's sales totalled approximately EUR 1.7 billion.
www.kalmarglobal.com