Hire Sales Manager (Generators)

Location: Walkden, United Kingdom; regional field role involving client sites, trade events, and face-to-face meetings.

Compensation: OTE of £70,000+, plus bonus and commission.

Company

Established as a global energy-resilience business, the organization provides engines, generators, power conversion, UPS systems, EV components, microgrid solutions, and clean-energy technologies.

What you will do

• Manage and develop a regional client portfolio, delivering tailored generator-hire solutions.
• Identify, pursue, and convert new business opportunities across the assigned territory.
• Coordinate with operations and engineering teams to ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Build long-term relationships with clients, framework partners, and project stakeholders.
• Represent the business at client sites, trade events, and face-to-face meetings.
• Maintain accurate pipeline, forecast, market-activity, customer-service, and CRM records.

Requirements

• Proven experience in generator hire or related equipment-hire sales.
• At least 3 years of experience in field sales, business development, or regional account management.
• Strong technical understanding of diesel generators, temporary power, or plant hire.
• Commercially astute, target-driven, and confident negotiating at all levels.
• Excellent in-person and digital communication skills, with the ability to work autonomously across a large territory.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits, with work-life flexibility.
• Company car, fuel card, bonus and commission structure.
• 28 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Private healthcare and life assurance.
• Employee perks, recognition programs, and career-development opportunities.
• Safe, inclusive workplace with a strong safety culture and internal support.