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Where is the work:
Field-based: Work is conducted on-site at customer locations.What's in it for you
We are looking for an Area Sales Manager for our Thermo King brand to support the Truck & Trailer business (Northern England).
As an Area Sales Manager (Direct Sales) you will play a pivotal role in developing and executing our business strategy within our direct sales organization. Your focus will be on growing revenue through our network of channel partners, maximizing profits, and increasing market share and customer satisfaction.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships to achieve sales targets, margin goals, and increase market penetration.
- Create and implement action plans to drive revenue growth, business planning and strategy, market coverage, channel partner development, and sales competency enhancement.
- Collaborate with our internal support team to co-develop marketing and sales plans tailored to the needs of our channel partners, addressing their specific market objectives.
- Schedule, coordinate, and conduct training sessions focused on product knowledge, consultative selling techniques, digital adoption, and effective sales strategies that lead to the success of our channel partners.
- Prioritize and address the needs and expectations of our channel partners, providing them with exceptional support and helping them enhance their customer experience.
- Resolve conflicts efficiently and collaboratively to maintain strong partnerships and drive business growth.
- Continuously assess market best practices and industry trends to enhance the overall performance and success of our indirect sales organization.
What you will bring
- Direct sales experience with specialized knowledge in fleet sales, trucks, vans, or transportation, etc.
- Experience in managing direct sales activities.
- Effective communication and people skills, with excellent presentation abilities.
- Customer-focused and action-oriented.
- Proficiency in English.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office tools.
- Availability to travel across England is required.
- Must be eligible to work in the UK and have a UK driver’s license.
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.
Skills Required
- Direct sales experience with specialized knowledge in fleet sales, trucks, vans, transportation, or a related field
- Experience managing direct sales activities
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent presentation abilities
- Customer-focused and action-oriented approach
- Proficiency in English
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
- Availability to travel across England
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Valid UK driver's license
Trane Technologies Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Trane Technologies and has not been reviewed or approved by Trane Technologies.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are highlighted by a strong 401(k) with company matching and additional employer contributions, plus student-loan–linked matching in the U.S. Some roles also note legacy pension coverage and automatic enrollment features that reinforce long-term savings.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, telehealth, mental-health/EAP resources, and wellness offerings. Materials also point to day-one eligibility in many roles and added programs like fertility, family-building, and menopause support.
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Parental & Family Support — Family support includes paid parental leave, adoption/surrogacy assistance, and inclusive eligibility extending to domestic partners and dependents. Policies for caregiving and expanded family planning benefits are emphasized in recent company materials.
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What We Do
At Trane Technologies, we challenge possible by thinking bigger, acting bolder and taking actions that not just improve our own performance but influence global change. Our world contends with unprecedented challenges. Our future has never been more uncertain. Urbanization is dramatically reshaping our communities, our resources are more constrained that ever before, and climate change is accelerating at an astonishing rate. We believe it is time to challenge industry norms and be at our most creative every day. To get there, we’ve committed to ambitious sustainability goals and we will change the way the world heats and cools buildings and moves refrigerated food, medicines, and other perishables. Global change starts when we each have the courage to act. And when we act, we boldy go. Won’t you join us?
