UK SALES REPRESENTATIVE

Due to exciting growth plans, we are delighted to be representing an established, multinational industrial brand to find a UK Sales Representative to build relationships with existing customers and secure new customers from a Midlands base.

The company provides a complete end to end engineering service for customised solutions, products and tools from fixing to repairs tests and advice. Operating in over 3 continents and more than 60 countries with a global workforce of over 400.

Headquartered in Europe, the company specialises in the manufacture and distribution of rivets and insert nuts for use across a wide range of industries. The business has enjoyed significant growth over the last 40 years, with a continuous investment programme that has driven innovation that has seen them become market leaders. This success is based on efficient organisation and dynamic entrepreneurial management.

Main responsibilities:

Establish sales strategies for major UK accounts and incorporate them in the Sales Plan of the relevant industry sectorUndertake regular visits to end-user customers to build and manage relationships and maximise the commercial opportunity.Attract new clients within industrial sectors with relevant marketing activities.Support the customer service department to obtain optimal results in sales.Negotiate and work within company framework of commercial terms and conditions.Undertake telephone and e-mail technical consultations.Prepare commercial proposals and lead practical demonstrations within the company and on customer site.Prepare reports for decision making, work with Finance to manage and control outstanding accounts, changes in commercial terms and conditions and delivery deadlines.Play an active role in exhibitions and trade fairs as both an exhibitor and/or visitor.

The must-haves:

At least 5 years of experience in managing accounts within a fast-moving engineering commodity market.Experience in negotiating with Central and Purchase Groups.Sales / Marketing / Engineering Studies qualificationsLocated in the MidlandsYou will be on the road, so frequent travel and overnight stays away from home will be a normal part of the job

You will:

Have the drive to succeed and deliver resultsBe a strong negotiator with sharp organisational skills.Have the ability to build and develop strong internal and external customer relationships.Take ownership and responsibility for your targetsBe a great team player.

In return we offer:

The opportunity to develop your career with a multinational company both nationally and internationally.Generous salary-base up to 32-38k, plus bonus opportunityHolidaysPensionCompany carLap and mobile phone

If interested please contact

If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on (phone number removed).

Howells Contracts are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells Contracts acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies.