Job Description

Area Sales Manager - Covering the Swindon Region

Application Deadline: 30 October 2026

Department: Oxford Hire And Visitor Centre

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Oxford Hire And Visitor Centre

Reporting To: Ellis Maisey

Compensation: £36,000 - £42,000 / year

Description

Are you looking to join a successful and growing organisation who are committed to creating a great safe place to work where all employees have the opportunity to contribute, grow and develop? We are looking for a Area Sales Manager to join our team at the Oxford hire centre who will drive sales and order winning activities by actively promoting Portakabin products and services covering the Swindon region. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional to make a real impact in a fast-paced and customer-focused environment.

We can provide training and support around the sales aspects of the role, but what we cannot teach is the natural drive, resilience, and passion for business development that are essential for success.

We are looking for someone who is motivated by winning new business, confident in picking up the phone, and not discouraged by rejection. The ability to remain determined, build relationships, and consistently pursue opportunities is key. Success in this role comes from having the grit and persistence to keep moving forward, turning conversations into long-term partnerships and ultimately delivering results. Determination, resilience, and a genuine enthusiasm for developing new business are critical qualities for anyone looking to thrive in this position.

***Your skills as a Area Sales Manager will play a critical role in ensuring commercial targets are consistently met or exceeded, through maintaining and building strong customer relationships to support continued business growth***

Role Details:

• Salary: Up to £42,000 - Depending on experience
• Uncapped commission earning potential based on the achievement of commercial targets
• Role based: Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 8JD – You will travelling cover the Swindon region
• Contract type: Permanent
• Company car
• Eligible to join Private Medical Scheme
• Annual leave of 25 days per annum plus bank holidays and opportunity to buy an additional 5 days each year.

In this role you will be required to

• Apply a comprehensive knowledge of Portakabin products, compliance, commercial processes and pricing policies to effectively convert sales opportunities.
• Coordinate with colleagues to allocate, plan and prioritise work to maximise order winning potential.
• Collaborate with other teams and functions to consistently meet or exceed commercial targets for the area.
• Collaborate with other teams and functions to deliver excellent customer service and product quality from order win through to successful project delivery, ensuring a seamless and high-quality customer experience.
• Maintain strong internal relationships and deliver outstanding customer service. Promptly resolve any service issues that could impact customer satisfaction, escalating when necessary.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, governance standards and all legal and regulatory requirements.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Proven commercial experience in a target driven environment.
• Strong experience of carrying out business development activities: proactive business development calls and campaign calling.
• Background in B2B sales with a track record of delivering results.
• Experience in managing customer, client or account relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and convert new business opportunities.
• Commercial awareness, keeping up-to-date with competitor activities and market trends.
• Experience in selling and a confident negotiator with good influencing skills.
• Knowledge of sales systems, e.g. SAP and CRM tools.

Benefits & Opportunities

• Contributory pension including life insurance benefit
• A range of dedicated health and wellbeing services
• A chance to give back to your community with an annual volunteering day
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Benefits Program (Discounts at 100s of shops, gyms, restaurants and even holidays!)
• Learning & development opportunities and resources
• Opportunity for career progression