Sales Representative- Global

Forwessun; Tudhoe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electronics company is seeking a motivated Sales Representative to manage global sales initiatives. This permanent position offers a salary between £30,000 and £35,000 with up to 3% commission. The ideal candidate will have an engineering background, strong communication skills, and demonstrated success in sales. Responsibilities include promoting products, managing customer relations, and developing sales strategies. Benefits include 20 days of holiday, pension contributions, and opportunities for progression.

Benefits

20 days holiday

Pension contribution

Car parking available

Newly refurbished offices

Social events

Progression opportunities

Early finish Fridays

Qualifications

• Proven track record of achievement in sales.
• Experience in a customer-facing role.
• Strong IT skills and excellent administration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Promote Forwessun products for global sales.
• Manage customer quotations and orders.
• Prepare marketing strategies and sales plans.
• Sales reporting and forecasting.
• Develop new sales tactics.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Customer relationship management

Sales strategy development

Presentation skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Self-motivation

Education

Engineering background

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Sales Representative– Global

Forwessun is a leading, innovative company in the field of electronics. We provide the industry with state‑of‑the‑art test solutions for assembled printed circuit boards. Established in 1971, we have gained and maintained a global presence. Our client base includes many specialist international PCB contract manufacturers as well as world renowned household brands such as Google, BMW, Cisco, Tesla, Nokia plus many more

We are thrilled to announce a new and exciting role within our business for an energetic, hardworking and passionate Sales Representative with global responsibility where you’ll play a key role in driving the business forward during an exciting time of rapid growth

Please see details of position below.

Job Title:

Sales Representative- Global

Company:

Forwessun – Woodend Avenue, L24

Position Details:

Permanent, starting immediately

Hours:

37.5 Hours per week; Monday to Thursday – 08:30 to 17:00 Friday – 08:30 to 14:30

Starting Salary:

Negotiable (£30,000 - £35,000) + up to 3% starting commission (~£15-£40k p.a.)

The ideal candidate will:

• Be driven and tenacious, with a proven track record of achievement
• Be enthusiastic about contributing ideas and assertively presenting them
• Come from an engineering background, ideally with some electronics experience
• Have confidence to contact potential and existing customers and the ability to build lasting relationships
• Thrive in managing your own schedule – being well organised and meticulous
• Be able to work collaboratively as well as independently
• Have strong communication and customer liaising skills
• Excellent administration and IT skills

Job Specification

The role will include:

• Exclusively promoting Forwessun products to obtain global sales.
• Active promotion and sales of the Products within the Territory.
• Visiting our vast client base and passionately delivering presentations
• Manage and prepare authorised customer quotations.
• Account prospecting and market development
• Preparing and delivery of a monthly Marketing Strategy and Sales Plan
• Maintaining the Forwessun CRM system for the territory, to include recording of all sales activities
• Weekly summary reports on the status of activities and sales leads, and on the actions taken, and including the forecast sales.
• Project management of customer orders to include, booking in customer’s information, completing a statement of work detailing all customer requirements. Liaising with management teams to monitor completion of project, communication with customer.
• Constantly develop new sales tactics for the company to use to achieve its business goals

Essential Experience & Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Valid UK Driving Licence
• Engineering background is recommended, of some capacity, Educational, Professional, or hobbyist.

What’s on offer

• £30,000 - 35,000 salary + up to 3% starting commission
• 20 days holiday (exclusive of Bank holidays) rising by 1 day extra per year of service (up to 10 extra)
• Pension contribution
• Car parking available
• Newly refurbished offices, located near shops, food outlets and gyms
• Casual dress
• Social events
• Progression opportunities
• Early finish Fridays

To apply, please send a cover letter and CV to [e-mail]
Or visit https://forwessun.net/careers/

We can’t wait to welcome you to the Forwessun family!