Crane Sales Manager

Company: Konecranes Demag UK Ltd
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Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Job Description:

We are recruiting an experienced and commercially focused Crane Sales Manager to join our growing team!

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated technical sales professional to take responsibility for a key territory across the North of the UK and Scotland, developing client relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and delivering tailored equipment solutions.

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Proactively develop and manage direct customer accounts to achieve agreed sales targets and deliver strategic objectives.
  • Support the Sales Department in processing enquiries, preparing proposals, and converting successful projects into confirmed orders.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients to identify and secure new business opportunities.
  • Manage the sales pipeline proactively, maximising conversion of opportunities and contributing to wider business targets and strategic priorities.
  • Provide technical support and advice to ensure clients fully understand the equipment and services available and that proposed solutions meet operational requirements.
  • Maintain accurate electronic activity records within the CRM system to ensure visibility of client activity and sales progress.

Qualifications

You’ll have:

  • A proven experience in a technical sales role, with exposure to key account management and project management.
  • Ideally educated to degree level, or holding at least an HND in a relevant technical discipline; equivalent market knowledge gained through technical sales experience will also be considered.
  • Excellent negotiation and presentation skills, supported by strong verbal and written communication abilities.
  • The ability to manage multiple clients and projects effectively.
  • A well-organised approach, with the ability to interpret information from a range of sources and draw relevant commercial insights.
  • The ability to translate client requirements into practical project solutions while consistently meeting expectations.
  • A self-motivated, independent, and results-focused approach to work.
  • A willingness to travel throughout England and Scotland.
  • A full, valid UK driving licence.

Additional information

We offer:

  • A competitive basic salary
  • Commission scheme
  • Company car
  • 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
  • Contributory pension scheme, life assurance, income protection insurance
  • Employee shares save scheme
  • Buy/sell holidays
  • Retail, leisure and travel discounts
  • Employee assistance programme

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Posted: June 20th, 2026