Sales & Business Development Executive
Signage & Street Furniture Products
About Trueform
Trueform is a British designer and manufacturer of signs, digital signage, street furniture and architectural metalwork products.
The company supplies premium products to towns and cities internationally and operates in the public transportation, active travel, smart city, digital display and digital advertising sectors.
About the Role
To support increasing demand for Trueform's range of products, the company is looking to recruit a technical sales & business development executive to assist the sales team. The candidate will work closely with the sales, design, engineering and manufacturing teams.
The position would suit applicants with a sales, design and/or engineering background wishing to forge a career in the technical sales & business development arena.
Responsibilities & Duties
Your main responsibilities and duties will include:
* To identify and pursue new business opportunities
* Assist the sales department with sales enquiries and customer management.
* Assist in the management of sales enquiries and the production of quotations.
* Manage and maintain company CRM system
* Assist in the preparation of competitive tenders
* Assist in pipeline sales conversion by follow up calls and pro-active prospecting
* Attend face to face sales meetings, exhibitions and conferences as required
Who we are looking for:
To succeed in this role, you will need to be someone who:
* Delivers on promises within timeframe
* Updates key customers on progress.
* Develops good working relationships within the company
* Is proud to work for Trueform
* Has excellent communication
* Provides honest and open feedback
* Is enthusiastic
* Reports any unsafe working practices
* Promotes a safe working environment
* Has a high level of attention to detail
* Shows pride in work
* Has ability to work on own initiative.
* Acts on various methods and strategies for sorting problems and meeting objectives
* Increases job knowledge and develop skills
* Treats everyone with respect
* Has excellent problem solving and decision-making skills
Preferred Experience
* Previous experience in Sales/Business Development, preferably in the rail industry
* Familiarity with Engineering, Procurement, Construction Sales processes
* Knowledge and understanding of the rail industry and routes to market
Preferred Skills
* Strong sales traits, including tenacity, competitiveness, persuasiveness, and exceptional interpersonal skills
* Task-oriented mindset, focused on winning new business and achieving sales targets
* Strong team player with high ethical standards and a reputation for integrity among clients
* Excellent communication and human relations skills, including written, verbal, and client service abilities
* Self-motivated and capable of quick thinking and anticipating client needs
* Strong negotiation and persuasion skills with diverse personalities
* Strategic thinker with forecasting ability
What You Will Receive
* Excellent written English
* Excellent organisation, administration and communication skills are essential
* Must be fully conversant with all Microsoft office packages
* To have a proactive approach to work at all times
* Ability to work to tight deadlines and to be able to demonstrate excellent time management skills
* Positive, enthusiastic attitude towards sales and the promotion of the Company
* Technical understanding of architectural and engineering drawings would be an advantage
* Manufacturing or engineering background would be beneficial, but not essential
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Work Location: In person