OEM Sales Manager - Power Connectors

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrical connector firm is seeking an OEM Sales Manager to drive sales in the UK Power Distribution market. The successful candidate will develop key relationships, manage accounts, and have a minimum of 2 years in OEM technical sales. Ideal candidates will possess strong problem-solving and communication skills. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits, along with the opportunity for professional growth.

Benefits

£52K - £62K Basic Salary

Up to £20K Bonus

Company Car (Hybrid)

Up to 12% Pension Contribution

Subsidised BUPA Healthcare

Training & further education funding

26 Days Holiday (rising with service)

Company Fuel & Credit Card

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years OEM technical sales experience.
• Experience selling electrical connectors or similar components.
• Ability to find solutions to customer problems.

Responsibilities

• Cover UK for OEMs in power distribution and transmission.
• Handle 60% new business, 40% account management.
• Develop relationships with Design Engineers and Procurement.
• Understand customer project needs and provide solutions.
• Attend industry events and exhibitions.

Skills

Customer focussed mindset

Communication skills

Problem-solving ability

Self-motivated

Consultative sales approach

Education

Related education (beneficial)

Job description

Overview

OEM Sales Manager – Power Connectors. Are you a talented business developer with proven success selling electrical connectors to the OEM market? Interested in joining a financially secure and stable employer with manufacturing sites across the globe?

Why This Company

With a multimillion-pound turnover and advanced manufacturing capabilities, my client has become a leading supplier of electrical connectors for a number of key and critical applications. Following consecutive record-breaking sales years, coupled with the explosive growth in key markets, my client wishes to bolster its efforts by recruiting a sector specialist to take a dedicated and focused approach to developing sales within the UK Power Distribution market.

Rewards & Benefits

• £52K - £62K Basic (Starting salary dependent on experience)
• Up to £20K Bonus
• Company Car (Hybrid)
• Up to 12% Pension Contribution
• Subsidised BUPA Healthcare
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Critical Illness Cover
• 7 x Life Assurance
• 26 Days Holiday (rising with service to 36 days) + Public Holidays
• Training & further education funding
• Company Fuel & Credit Card

About The Role

Reporting to the Sales Director you will be responsible for:

• Covering the UK, forging solid relationships with OEMs of power distribution, power transmission and load bank equipment to name a few.
• Operating in a 60% new business and 40% account management role.
• Developing and managing relationships with Design Engineers, Program Leaders, and Procurement.
• Increasing the company’s engagement within Power applications.
• Understanding customer project needs and providing guidance and input on the best-proposed solution.
• Acting as the market specialist within this segment.
• Handling inquiries from your customer base. (Inhouse technical support, marketing and sales admin are available to assist).
• Attending industry events, exhibitions and shows.
• Inheriting a territory turnover of £1.5m, with an objective of growing the division to over £3m by the close of 2027.

About You

It's essential you possess a minimum of 2 years OEM technical sales experience. My client is open to consider candidates with proven history selling electrical connectors or alternatively individuals who have sold other components such as cable assemblies and sensors into the same market (OEMs of power distribution / power transmission equipment). A related education would be beneficial but not essential should you possess the aptitude to learn.

• Customer focussed mindset.
• Ability to find solutions to customer problems.
• Self-motivated and comfortable with both standard and customised component sales cycles.
• Familiar with opening doors at design engineering and procurement level.
• Hunter mentality with a desire to identify new prospects.
• Able to operate autonomously.
• Excellent communication skills with a consultative sales approach.
• Willingness to travel.
• Prepared to learn.
• Full driving license.

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Job Ref: (Apply online only)-CVL

Sales Manager – Power Connectors

Location: Ideally based in England (Northeast, Yorkshire, Northwest, Midlands, Southeast or Southwest)

Keywords: Sales Engineer, Sales Manager, Regional Sales, Business Development, Account Manager, Account Management, Territory Sales Manager, Technical Sales, Area Sales Manager, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Design, Project Sales, UK Sales, AC, DC, Alternating Current, Direct Current, Low Voltage, Medium Voltage, Switchgear, Power Infrastructure, Power Distribution, Power Transmission, PDU, Circuit Protection, Motor Control, Drives, Transformers, Invertors, Circuit Breakers, Sensors, Cable Assemblies, Backplane Connectors, Electrical Connectors, Industrial Connectors, Load Bank, Power Connectors, Interconnect, Cable Assemblies, Cable Assembly, Sensors