Sales Manager – Packaging Machinery

Job Title:	Senior Sales Manager	Posted: 11/06/10
Job Location:	UK	Ref FRL281
Salary:	c£45,000 + excellent benefits	Apply Now

A leading packaging machinery and product handling automation solutions supplier and manufacturer providing world class sales & service support to key players within the food industry throughout the UK & Ireland.

Reporting to the MD and working as part of the UK sales team the role will take responsibility for developing sales of Thermoformers and Automation solutions representing the company in a professional manner with the primary objective being to surpass individual and team sales targets.

Key responsibilities

• Actively promote the companies range of Thermoformers and Automation solutions to new and existing customers throughout the UK
• Build long term mutually beneficial customer relationships and present the company’s products and services in order to achieve annual sales, profitability and growth targets in line with company strategy
• Further develop relationships with existing key accounts within your sector raising the awareness of the companies complete product offering
• Develop UK sales in particular introduce new machines and new solutions against established competitors
• Develop and execute a sales strategy at all levels and within all functions of the customer
• Establish and maintain an awareness of retailer and consumer trends that will influence customer buying patterns

Person Specification

• An experienced and proactive sales professional, preferably with experience of packaging machinery sales into key customers within the food industry
• At least 3 years sales experience in a consultative/solution selling role
• Excellent verbal and written communication and the ability to communicate across all levels of an organisation
• Strong financial and analytical abilities
• Track record of measurable achievements in a similar role
• Graduate level in a technical/business field

Please apply in confidence with a CV and full salary details to Anthony Birks quoting ref FRL281

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