Sales and Account Management

Durham

Permanent

Salary £35k - £45k per annum

Based on site
Are you looking to move your career forward to focus on business development in the manufacturing and engineering sector?

We are working with a manufacturing company who are looking for someone with an inquisitive mindset, excellent communication skills and who enjoys chasing down opportunities.

Key Tasks:

* You will Identify and develop new business opportunities across international markets within a defined sector.

* Communicating with government authorities, design consultants, contractors, OEMs, and clients worldwide.

* Attend and exhibit at international trade shows, client visits, and trade missions (annually)

* Provide technical sales support, guiding clients from initial inquiry to final product selection.

* Manage the sales process from inquiry to quotation, ensuring accurate pricing and margin calculations in multiple currencies.

* Follow up on inquiries, pull together tenders, and generate new leads.

Skills / Experience:

* Previous relevant experience, ideally in manufacturing.

* Excellent negotiation and problem-solving skills.

* Strong communication and organisational skills.

* Ability to recognise when to sell versus when to focus on relationship building.

* Highly process-driven, ensuring smooth sales progression from concept to completion.

* Confident decision-making and ability to take initiative.

* The role requires some overseas travel: flexibility for travel when required.

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