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AREA SALES EXECUTIVE - SOUTH ENGLANDPLANT HIRE / CONSTRUCTION / BUILDING SUPPLIESReference : 1M26009Hybrid - Home Working & Southampton / Chandlers FordPackage : £42,000 Base + Commission + BenefitsAre you a relationship-driven sales professional who enjoys working closely with customers, solving real-world challenges, and seeing your efforts make a genuine impact on construction projects?We're working with a long-established and highly respected plant hire specialist that has been at the forefront of its industry for decades. Known for engineering excellence and outstanding service, the business supports customers across the construction and plant hire sectors, from major contractors to regional and local businesses.They're now looking for an experienced area sales executive to join their Southern team — a role offering autonomy, long-term development, and the opportunity to be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking organisation.THE ROLEYou'll play a key part in driving sales growth across your region, building strong customer relationships, and ensuring clients receive the right temporary works solutions for projects of all sizes.Working closely with engineering, depot, and leadership teams, you'll help deliver both standard and bespoke solutions while maintaining excellent service levels throughout the customer journey.You will be responsible for :Developing and delivering sales plans to grow revenue across existing and new customersPromoting standard and pre-engineered solutions alongside depot sales teamsProducing clear, high-quality design briefs for bespoke engineering solutionsBuilding and maintaining strong relationships with customers across the construction and plant hire sectorsIdentifying and supporting growth opportunities across key regional and national accountsWorking collaboratively with engineering, field, and management teamsTHE PERSONIn order to succeed in this role you should have :Proven sales experience in a multi-site or regional environmentExperience selling into the construction and/or plant hire sectorsStrong customer-facing skills and a relationship-led approachA proactive, organised, and solutions-focused mindsetConfidence working both independently and as part of a wider teamFull UK driving licenceTHE PACKAGE£42,000 Base + Commission + Great Benefits PackageIf you're looking for a role where you'll be trusted to manage your region, supported to grow your career, and encouraged to make a real difference — we'd love to hear from you.