Ranson Barnes Recruitment Ltd is excited to partner with a market leading and well established Sheffield based engineering company.

Due to further expansion, our client is now seeking a permanent Sales Professional with a demonstrable track record in the development of new business sales in the very wide and diverse field of Mechanical Engineering. It would be expected that the candidate be from a sales background and be target driven.

This is mainly an office-based role concentrating on generating leads and developing customer relationships.

Job Role

* Identify leads and target relevant companies

* Develop prospects from qualified leads

* Engage with the prospect company to identify needs and opportunities

* Secure enquiries for suitable contracts

* Follow-up on submitted proposals and quotations to prospects

* Negotiate and resolve any objections to the submitted proposal/quotation

* Convert proposals and quotations to orders

* Ensure the CRM system is utilised and updated to maximise sales opportunities

* Maintain customer relationships to build repeat business

Ideal Experience

* Ability to drive sales and build strong client relationships

* Generating leads and identifying target contacts

* Strong prospecting and sales experience

* Track record of selling into relevant sectors

* Experience of selling bespoke/high volume contracts

* Experience of negotiating contracts

Personal Qualities Required

* Ambitious, credible and technically minded

* Excellent organisational and presentation skills

* Good interpersonal skills

* Comfortable dealing with customers and prospects at all levels

* A team player willing to assist fellow colleagues

* A good verbal communicator

Benefits

* £40,000 - £60,000 basic - Bonus scheme available

* 37 hour working week

* 33 days holiday per year (25 days + 8 statutory)

* Health Contributory Scheme

* Pension

* Life insurance