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Automotive Aftermarket - fantastic opportunity!!!!
Ideal location – SE of England / Hampshire / Surrey / Sussex or surrounding areas.
The Ideal Candidate will:
* Ideally have hands on experience of aftermarket automotive body repair processes and methods, however strong surface finishing experience from other sectors will be considered.
* Have strong communications skills, being able to speak comfortably in both a technical and sales environment
* Will be able and comfortable leading product trials in customers
* Will be computer literate, able to use Microsoft Office packages to manage data and present relevant information to both our Client and their Customer and Colleagues.
The role
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a world leader in surface finishing products, being the technical lead in an established territory of Industrial customers, supporting the sales team in predominantly Automotive Aftermarket applications. In this role, you will be visiting customers, and working with the sales team and channel partners to:
* Act as an extension to the sales team, identifying opportunities for new business and working with the sales team to convert.
* Audit existing practices, processes and products.
* Provide product demonstrations and training
* Ensure first class customer service and have the opportunity to demonstrate abrasive and polishing systems to some incredible customers.
Our Client
Our Client is a world leader in surface finishing technology. They offer a wide range of solutions for surface finishing and precision sanding. They specialise in total solutions in which the abrasives are supplemented by innovatively designed machines and polishing compounds.
Package
* 27 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
* Hybrid Company Car
* Company Pension
* Life Assurance
* Private Medical Health Plan
* Daily Food and drink allowance when out on the road
Key Responsibilities
* Technical Support for National Accounts End-users or where required
* Product training in new and existing end user group business
* Carry out trials in target groups (Audits (Process, Products & Tooling) Product Testing, KPI measurements, Produce Bespoke Core List of Products etc.)
* Ensure all required product information is supplied to incumbent distribution
* Up-sell products where appropriate
* Develop close working relationships with Sales Managers
* Ensure all regional distributor, end user and sales team information is discussed and shared freely with Sales Managers
* Support Managers with Sales Team Policy
* Present, demonstrate and sell our Clients Abrasive sanding systems
Ideal Qualifications and Experience
* A solid technical background in the surface finishing sector
* The ability to build and maintain relationships with customers and colleagues
* A high degree of self-motivation and drive
* The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
* Analytical and problem solving skills
* The ability to work in a safe manner according to procedures, risk assessments and legislation whilst using the correct PPE
* Knowledge of AEOM sectors
* Existing B2B sales experience within a technical environment
* Ability to demonstrate abrasives and finishing technologies
* Ability to speak with Business Owners, Procurement Teams, Channel Partners and Shop Floor Operatives, whilst build trust and long term relationships at same time
* KAM skills and experience
* Proficient experience in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Powerpoint & Teams
The role requires the employee to be physically capable of:
* Driving between 30-40,000 miles p.a.
* Lifting heavy items in and out of company vehicles
* Manning trade and exhibition stands for consecutive days
* Handling and demonstrating power tools, abrasives and polishes
* Walking around customer / end-user premises and sites
* You will be required to spend up to approximately 6-8 days a month away from home
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Sales, Engineering, and Other
* Industries
Manufacturing, Abrasives and Nonmetallic Minerals Manufacturing, and Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing
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