Technical Sales Executive (Lifting Equipment / Cranes)

£30,000 with OTE £50,000 + Enhanced Holiday Package + Contributory Pension + Life Assurance + Healthcare Cashback Plan + Mental and Financial Wellbeing Support Package + Electric Vehicle Scheme + Pay and Role Progression

Newcastle / Middlesborough

Are you a Technical Sales or Business Development Executive with a background in heavy vehicle or lifting equipment who is looking for a varied new role that promotes development and has a generous remuneration package within a market dominating company?

This company are spread over two sites with ambitious expansion plans within the next 18 months. Working on a variety of overhead cranes and lifting equipment through various industries, they offer a varied line of work with progression and development at the heart of the company.

This role will involve driving sales performance through a range of networking and marketing strategies, securing the best business opportunities to increase profitability and promote growth within the company. The successful candidate will be technically minded, coming from a background of heavy machinery or crane sales with a keen eye for detail, identifying market trends and business opportunities.

If you are a Business Development Executive from an Engineering setting looking for a role within a rapidly growing SME who offer great progression and work life balance, apply today.

The Role:

Conducting market research to identify customers, market trends and competitors as well as market demand, customer needs and growth opportunities
Staying updated on industry news, regulations and advancements
Following up on leads generated through channels such as trade shows, referrals and marketing campaigns
Building and nurturing relationships with new and existing customers including site visits
Collaborating with the sales team to develop tailored proposals and solutions for customers
Negotiating contracts, terms and pricing agreements with customers to secure new business opportunities
Managing the sales pipeline by tracking leads, opportunities and sales activities monitoring progress against sales targets and objectives, adjusting strategies as needed
Forecasting sales projections and preparing regular reports for review
Following up post-sale to gather feedback, assess satisfaction levels and identify opportunities for upselling or cross-selling
Networking on industry peers, attending conferences and participating in relevant events to expand professional networksThe Person:

Proven experience in technical sales relating to engineering
Proven track record achieving sales targets and driving growthJob Reference: BBBH15196

Keywords: Business, Development, Sales, Marketing, Growth, Account Management, Expansion, Newcastle, Middlesborough, Lifting Equipment, Overhead Cranes

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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