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Forklift Truck Sales Engineer

Job Posted: 22 days ago

Salary: £ 55,000 - 55,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Nationwide

Expire in: 6 days

Job Description

Forklift Truck Sales Engineer
UK (National Role)
£55,000
PERMANENT

Role Overview

A hybrid commercial and technical role focused on driving forklift truck sales growth across the UK while also providing hands-on engineering support in the early stages of development. The position combines key account management, dealer development, market analysis, and field-based technical support within the material handling sector.

Key Responsibilities

  * Develop and deliver a UK sales strategy to achieve growth targets

  * Identify, win, and manage new business opportunities and key accounts

  * Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and partners

  * Develop and support a UK dealer network, including training and product support

  * Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer demand

  * Produce market insights to support business and product decisions

  * Carry out hands-on forklift diagnostics, servicing, and repairs (initial phase)

  * Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults on-site and in workshops

  * Provide technical support to customers and dealers to reduce downtime

  * Support product development by feeding back market and customer insights

  * Work with manufacturing teams to ensure product suitability for the UK market

  * Assist in launching new products and supporting aftersales development

Skills & Experience

  * Experience in B2B sales within industrial equipment or heavy machinery

  * Strong technical background in forklift trucks or similar equipment

  * Understanding of the UK material handling/logistics market

  * Ability to diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems

  * Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills

  * Willingness to travel across the UK

Personal Qualities

  * Commercially driven with a strong focus on results

  * Technically confident and strong problem solver

  * Self-motivated and comfortable working independently

  * Customer-focused with strong relationship management skills

  * Adaptable and resilient in a fast-moving environment

What’s on Offer

  * Competitive salary with performance-based incentives

  * Opportunity to join a growing UK operation within a global manufacturer

  * Career development in both commercial and technical leadership

Apply now or call Lynsey at Key Recruitment for more information

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