Technical Sales Executive

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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed