Area Sales Manager – Yorkshire Area

Smiths Hire are the Northwest’s Largest Independent Plant and Access Hire company with 18 Hire It Centres. We are currently on a journey of expansion and looking for an Area Manager to manage and support both the Sales and Operations for depots in the Yorkshire area.

All CVs will be reviewed and Candidates will be contacted after Monday 6th January 2025

The Area manager will ensure the depots in their region operate effectively as the per the company expectations.

The Area Manager will work with their Depot managers to recruit, develop and motivate teams to deliver continued performance and growth.

The principle is to achieve the targeted outline GP performance. To deliver at least 80% of their depots meeting the agreed GP targets each month.

  • Using depot model and performance data to achieve this.
  • To develop the depot managers to follow all the procedures and expectations.
  • Aim to spend one day at each of their depots every week.
  • Report Directly to the Operations Director.

Transport – One key procedure that puts pressure on the depots and is must be prioritised. Establishing loading before leaving and vehicle on the road by 8am or prior. Organising the HGV depots to deliver from 6:30am.

Workshops – To engage with their colleagues in the workshop department setting daily weekly and monthly targets and motivating to deliver them.

Enquiries– To monitor and develop the depot team to improve the enquiry handling process using training and motivation.

Environment – Encourage the depots to present their depot to the highest standards. A well-run depot will always be clean and tidy including staff, and vehicle presentation.

Company benefits:

  • Salary: Depending on experience.
  • Company vehicle.
  • Mobile phone.
  • 25 Days plus statutory holidays (33 days in total).
  • An extra 2 days holiday after 5 year’s service.
  • Weekly pay.
  • FREE tool hire for all employees – Excluding consumables and delivery.
  • Group Life Cover is provided at three times your annual salary.
  • My Wellbeing Services.
  • Employee Referral Scheme.
  • Pension scheme.
  • Full uniform provided.
  • Discounted personal legal services.