We are seeking an experience Sales Professional with a background in selling Instrumentation or Similar Technical Products for our brilliant client. The company are based in rural Cambridgeshire and close to Royston and this role will be covering a European Territory. This is a great opportunity to join a thriving company within their Commercial team and collaborate within the wider company teams. This is a full-time permanent position and the salary is negotiable depending on experience commission and benefits. The company Is a global leader in the development and manufacture of advanced gas detection instrumentation and sensing technologies, for a vast range of industries. With a commitment to innovation, quality and safety, the company empower industries worldwide to enhance workplace environments and safeguard lives. They have grown steadily and consistently since they over 36 years ago and offer a superb place to work, thrive and be part of something truly exciting. Having won the Queens Award for Enterprise within the innovation category, the company values are at the core of everything they do so with each recruit as they grow, they are seeking like-minded people to help build on the success which they already enjoy. The role Reporting to the Head of Instrumentation you will be responsible for growing sales of the companies innovative range of personal, portable and fixed gas detection instruments via distribution and directly to end users, As a result there will be significant travel within Europe. The main purpose of the role is to maximise gross profit from sales, territory will include mainland Europe, Scandinavia and Turkey. But will not include Italy, France and Germany as the company has this area covered with subsidiaries and franchises there. You will meet/ exceed annual sales targets in order increase gross margin within the territory. Duties and Responsibilities Manage and support existing distributors Identify, appoint and train new distributors Visit Ket accounts and existing users to forge lasting relationships Travelling to visit prospective users Identify and evaluate new business development opportunities (sales, new products and market development) Attending exhibitions, conferences and trade shows Working closely with the wider commercial team to ensure customer receive excellent customer service and support Gathering market intelligence and feeding into the business via visit reports Influencing future product development With the Head of Instruments, help to define both regional and divisional sales strategies Collaboration with the marketing team to develop new content, events and webinar material The Person For this important role within the company we are seeking someone with the following skills and attributes: Ideally you will educated to degree level within either Chemistry, or Physics or relevant subject An experienced, proactive and motivated sales person Ideally, some experience with international sales Demonstrable experience of technical sales or a manufactured product Proven ability to convey complex technical topics with simplicity, both verbally and in written form Outstanding interpersonal skills Ideally you will have some of the following desirable skills and attributes: Sales of gas sensing or leak detection products Knowledge of PID (photoionisation Detector) products Experience selling in the European Region Experience of using CRM, ideally HubSpot Some knowledge of the following markets: Oil and Gas, Petrochemical. Pharmaceutical and Occupational Health & Safety Details This role is offered on a Full-time, permanent basis. The salary offered is depending on experience and plus benefits How to Apply Please apply to Gemma Turp through our website or alternatively, you can email a copy of your CV and covering letter to gemma@horizoneast.co.uk We aim to respond with specific feedback to every applicant via email within 14 days. However, as we are a small two-person independent agency, if we are extremely busy this may take longer. If you would like feedback sooner, then feel free to contact us via email and we will come back to you ASAP. About Horizon Horizon Search and Selection Ltd is owned and run by Gemma and Kate from our private offices in Bury St Edmunds. We’ve been in business for 12 years but have a combined 30(ish!) years’ recruitment experience between us. We’re friendly recruitment folks and love what we do. 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