Job Description:

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.