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.

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