Technical Sales Executive

Strategic Recruitment Partners Limited; Milton Keynes; Remote; GBP 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Recruitment Partners Limited seeks a Technical Sales Executive to drive direct sales of composite materials in the South UK from a home-based role. You will manage existing accounts, seek new customers and coordinate with internal teams to ensure customer satisfaction.

The role requires strong knowledge of composites, excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team; travel to customer sites and trade shows is expected.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of composite materials and processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Proficient IT skills.
• Self-disciplined with drive to achieve.
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Clean driving license.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop new and current accounts – gaining approval for products.
• Prepare quotes and sampling, then follow up.
• Liaise with manufacturing units in the UK and Europe.
• Attend trade shows and presentations.
• Undertake overseas visits to UK and Europe sites.
• Coordinate with internal sales support to maintain high customer service.
• Achieve or exceed sales targets.

Skills

Composite materials

Communication skills

IT proficiency

Commercial instinct

Work under pressure

Team player

Driving license

Job description

Technical Sales Executive - South UK - Home based

Company Overview

Our customer is a leading supplier of high-performance composite materials into the UK and Irish markets, including markets but not limited to, automotive, defense and marine.

Role

They are looking to recruit a Technical Sales Executive to complement their existing sales operation. Reporting to the Head of Sales, you will plan and carry out direct sales activity to support current customers and actively seek out new potential customers for the Composite Materials (CCM) business unit.

Responsibilities

• To manage and develop new and current accounts - gaining approval for my clients products.
• Preparation of quotes / sampling and subsequently follow ups.
• Liaise with various manufacturing units within the UK and Europe.
• Attendance at appropriate trade shows and presentations.
• Overseas visits to various sites within the UK and Europe.
• Liaise with our internal sales support team to ensure customer support is maintained at the highest level.
• Achieve/exceed agreed Sales Targets

Knowledge and Experience

• Ideally, an extensive knowledge of composite materials and processes.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Competence in IT
• Self-disciplined and a strong desire to achieve
• Proven commercial instinct and ability
• The ability to work under pressure and achieve targets and deadlines
• Essential to function both as an individual and part of a team
• Clean driving license