Salesperson

📍 Location: PHL UK LTD, Ford Farm Estate, Ford Lane, Upton Grey, Basingstoke, RG25 2RP, UK

💼 Company: PHL UK LTD

🕘 Job Type: Full-time

📌 Position: Salesperson– Forklift & Material Handling Equipment

🎯 The Role – Area Salesperson

We’re on the lookout for an energetic and experienced Area Salesperson to join our team and take ownership of a designated region. You’ll be the face of PHL in your patch—developing new relationships, growing existing accounts, and ultimately driving forklift sales (new and used) to meet and exceed monthly targets.

Your territory will primarily focus on SMEs and regional operators, where you’ll have the freedom to tailor solutions, bring value, and build long-term partnerships.

·       Proactively source and convert new business opportunities within your area.

·       Build and maintain strong customer relationships, becoming their trusted go-to.

·       Promote our range of forklifts and warehouse equipment, identifying bespoke solutions.

·       Work closely with our internal sales and service teams to ensure seamless customer experience.

·       Meet or exceed agreed sales targets in both unit numbers and gross margin.

·       Keep an eye on competitor activity and feedback market intel.

🧠 What We’re Looking For

• Proven B2B sales experience, ideally within the forklift, capital equipment, or industrial sales sector.
• Confident, professional communicator with strong negotiation and closing skills.
• Self-motivated, organised, and resilient with a strong hunter mentality.
• Familiarity with used equipment sales and an understanding of technical specs is a bonus.
• A UK driving licence is a must.

💬 Why Join PHL UK Ltd?

We’re not a huge corporation—but that’s our edge. You’ll work in a fast-paced, no-nonsense environment where your ideas matter and your effort is seen. We value:

• Integrity
• Loyalty
• Hard work
• Straightforward communication
• And a good sense of humour (forklifts don’t have to be boring)

Position – Area Salesperson- Materials Handling

You will be responsible for managing and developing relationships with small to medium-sized businesses, identifying sales opportunities, and delivering tailored forklift and warehouse equipment solutions from our extensive product range – including EP, Linde, Komatsu and more.

Skills and Experience – Area Salesperson- Materials Handling

- Proven experience in materials handling or related capital equipment sales (e.g., plant, agricultural, or commercial vehicles)

- Strong track record in new business development and territory management

- Ability to understand customer requirements and offer bespoke solutions

- Confident communicator with excellent relationship-building skills

- Highly organised, self-motivated, and driven to exceed sales targets

- Commercial awareness with a focus on margin, customer satisfaction, and aftersales support

What We Offer:

✔️ Attractive company pension scheme

✔️ Sick pay

✔️ 20 holidays + 8 bank holidays

✔️ Private medical insurance

✔️ Free parking

✔️ A supportive and dynamic work environment

You’ll be part of a passionate team with a reputation for quality, speed, and honesty. We’re not about fluff – just solid service, proper machines, and long-term client partnerships. If you know how to get on the road, close deals, and speak your customer’s language – we want to hear from you.