Manufacturing Futures currently seek to appoint a Sales Executive to join an established manufacturing business in Leeds. It is important you have sales experience for an electro-mechanical manufacturer. You need to understand the basic principles of electronic and electrical engineering in order to hold technical conversations with the customers you are targeting. They have a large customer base so this role is not 100% new business development. There will be an element of BD, but a lot of account management activity. Having knowledge of what is going on with the key accounts is really important so you need to be able to conduct effective market research and generate your own leads with the accounts you are given.
Technical Sales / Business Development / Sales / Field Sales / Manufacturing / Lighting
Roles & Responsibilities:
* Follow up on business opportunities and arrange meetings
* Plan, create and deliver presentations on the benefits of the business to new clients
* Submissions for private and public formal procurement opportunities
* Secure profitable repeat business with trading partners through excellent account management
* Promote other aspects of the company’s offerings as often as suitable opportunities permit
* Develop and maintain strategic business relationships
Technical Sales / Business Development / Sales / Field Sales / Manufacturing / Lighting
Essential:
* Proven working experience as a business development manager, sales executive or a relevant role (Ideally in the Lighting or tech industry)
* You will of course be extremely organised, visionary and enthusiastic, as well as a natural problem solver and able to facilitate relationships with multi-level decision makers
* Proven sales track record
* Proficiency in MS Office and CRM software
* Market knowledge
* Communication and negotiation skills
* Time management and planning skills
Technical Sales / Business Development / Sales / Field Sales / Manufacturing / Lighting
On offer is an excellent base salary and benefits package and long term, stable employment for a market leading business.
If you would like to let your light shine on a brighter future, then please apply now!
