Have you a good grounding in complex electronics engineering covering R&D? And then you've moved into sales within the defence sector? If so, we want to hear from you!
Our client, a high technology engineering business operating in the defence market, seek to appoint a Technical Sales Manager. Reporting to the Managing Director the appointed Technical Sales Manager will identify new business opportunities with existing and prospective customers and convert them into sales to meet the company targets for growth and profitability. It is important that you have a technical background covering electronic development for defence markets. On offer is an excellent base salary and benefits package and long term, stable employment for a market leading engineering business with a great R&D team. There\'s lots of great products that customers do want to buy!
Role and Responsibilities
* Establish and maintain relationships with designated existing and prospective customers
* Communicate new product propositions to existing and prospective customers
* Plan, prepare and deliver responses (inclusive of presentations) to existing and prospective customers
* Maintain Customer Relationship Management database accurately and in a timely manner and produce a monthly sales report
* Promote and develop corporate image and reputation and contribute to overall business development plan
* Maintain extensive knowledge of current market conditions and provide the Managing Director with market activity feedback
Skills and Abilities
* Degree qualified (or equivalent)
* Experience selling advanced technology and complex engineered systems
* Proven track record in a technical sales role within defence market. Often you\'ll liaise directly with other engineers (and purchasing and leadership posts too)
* Excellent proposal presentation skills
* Confident working in an autonomous role (you\'ll get supported but will be relied on to be the self-starter the team needs)
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interact with customers and colleagues at all levels
This is an excellent role offering generous compensation for the right person. If you\'re right for this role then you\'ll recognise it\'s an opportunity not to be missed. Apply now
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