TECHNICAL SALES MANAGER
Position: Technical Sales Manager
Full Time Position
Location: Head Office based in Shropshire with travel throughout the UK & Ireland for customer visits.
Salary: Attractive remuneration according to profile and experience (basic salary + company vehicle, laptop and mobile phone).
Industry: Hydraulics
OVERVIEW
The company is a world-renowned filter manufacturer for the production and distribution of high-performance hydraulic filters, with a considerable range of filter elements and complete filters. They also has a second division of filters for industrial processes.
Our millions of filters are the result of a clever mix of knowledge, expertise and kindness, allowing our team to develop daily and immediately take into account market requirements.
There is a job opportunity at our UK branch:
YOUR MISSIONS:
* Reporting to the General Manager and operating independently throughout the UK & Ireland, your main objectives will be as follows:
* Develop the customer portfolio in various sectors of activity: specialized hydraulic distributors, original equipment manufacturers or end users.
* Carry out prospecting actions to develop and sustain the activity.
* Present our range of products and their quality.
* Visit potential customers, identify their needs and develop customer relations.
* Negotiate prices while respecting profitability levels.
* Participate in trade fairs to promote products and our brand image.
* Record and report on progress and visits.
* To assist with your objectives, you will have a back office in UK and permanent technical support from the Group's headquarters in Italy.
YOUR PROFILE:
* With a higher technical or commercial education, you must have initial successful experience in the field of filtration, ideally with a hydraulic filter manufacturer.
* You are therefore recognized for your excellent technical skills and have a good understanding of the UK & Ireland markets and its specifics.
* A seasoned salesperson, with excellent listening and customer relations skills, know how to identify sales opportunities and conclude transactions.
* You are autonomous, organized, skilled with new technologies and you attach importance to achieving your objectives.
* You are willing to travel frequently throughout the UK & Ireland and hold a valid UK driving license.
OTHER INFORMATION:
* Attractive remuneration according to profile and experience (basic salary + company vehicle, laptop and mobile phone).
* Company pension scheme with Royal London
* Private Health Care with BUPA
* You will benefit from training in our methods and products and specific support when you take up your position.
* Permanent Contract.
* Head Office based in Shropshire with travel throughout the UK & Ireland for customer visits