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Technical Sales Manager - Food Processing Equipment
- this is an excellent opportunity with an amazing name in the sector! Candidates MUST have relevant experience, candidates without experience will not be considered Responsibilities: - Support the Head of Sales in developing and maintaining business relationships with current and prospective customers to generate repeat and new, business for products and services.
- Maximising the profitability of sales and services by recommending cost-reducing initiatives, whilst maintaining productivity and quality.
- Travel throughout the UK and Ireland supporting the divisional manager with existing and potential customers relations, analysing their needs, identifying products and services we can offer, maximising market potential.
- Communicate and own with team members and suppliers our customer requirements or problems in a professional, accurate and timely manner, instigate follow-up deadlines to make sure actions are completed.
- Liaise with suppliers where required.
- Attend and participate in Exhibitions and Trade Fairs where necessary, supporting the sales and marketing team.
- Identify opportunities for future growth.
Competencies - Excellent written and verbal communication skills and formal presentation skills.
- Relationship building: customer, supplier and internal.
- Ability to interpret customer needs and translate them into clear and effective written solution/proposals and quotations.
- Negotiation skills.
- Problem analysis, problem-solving and decision-making.
- Financial awareness of ROI, budget control and monitoring.
Knowledge/Experience: - Preferably from a sales, engineering or operational background.
- Relevant technical product skills and industry knowledge is essential.
- Ability to quickly learn and develop current knowledge of products, applications, market conditions, competitive activities, advertising and promotional trends.
- Information management and reporting.
- Organisational, planning and time management.
- Full driving licence is essential.
Why Work For Us: - Amazing, Supportive, Friendly Team, Flexible/Hybrid Role, Name/Brand in the Industry to be proud of! Excellent Compensation (depending on experience) plus Car/Benefits and a few extras. Full Details Provided on Request! Please Apply in Writing with up to date CV.  |
