An opportunity to become a world class sales person!
About the Company
ifm electronic is a global leader in the field of automation technology. In existence for over 50 years, the family run company is a truly world-class employer with global sales exceeding £1.3BN due to high-quality, innovative solutions and an industry leading company vision, philosophy and principles.
About the Role
In order to continue growing successfully, ifm electronic is looking for a high quality individual to join our vibrant sales team at an entry level on a two year fixed term contract. Your initial role will be to increase the qualified pipeline of new sales opportunities generated and this will be achieved by applying a strategic approach at target companies who are unfamiliar with ifm solutions that can help improve their business. Once qualified, the sales opportunities will be passed to an account manager to complete the selling process. As you gain more experience you will be given responsibility to complete the full sales process. This is an ideal opportunity for someone to begin or develop their career in sales with a company that implements a world-class sales approach. Reporting direct to a member of senior management you will learn new sales skills and have opportunities to progress further in the company. The role will be based in our Edinburgh office and the successful candidate will be expected to work from there. At the end of the two year fixed term contract the expectation is that the job holder will be offered a promotion to the permanent position of Regional Field Sales Engineer.
Responsibilities
* Increase the qualified pipeline of new sales opportunities.
* Apply a strategic approach at target companies.
* Pass qualified sales opportunities to an account manager.
* Complete the full sales process as experience is gained.
* Learn new sales skills and progress within the company.
Qualifications
* Some sales experience and a basic knowledge of industrial automation applications is preferred but not essential.
* Ideally educated to a minimum of ONC/HNC standard.
* Possess reasonable engineering knowledge gained through studies or ideally practical experience in industry.
* Possess a full UK driving licence.
Required Skills
* Innovative and positive attitude.
* An enquiring mind and tenacity.
* Commercial awareness and self-motivation.
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work with a variety of communication tools.
Preferred Skills
* Experience in sales.
* Basic knowledge of industrial automation applications.
Pay range and compensation package
Competitive salary and commission scheme, plus a comprehensive benefits package.
“The jobholder is a key contributor to the organisation’s goal of having ifm solutions in every automated process in the UK.”