Ernest Gordon Recruitment
Sales Engineer (Packaging Machinery / OEM)
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Sales Engineer (Packaging Machinery / OEM)
£40,000 - £45,000 + (OTE £55K) + Full Product Training + Company Car/Allowance + Progression + Worldwide Travel + 25 Days Holiday
Full Manufacturer Training in Italy
Norfolk
Are you a postgraduate who has started your career in sales, or a Service Engineer within the packaging industry, looking to join a global OEM that invests in your development and provides the training and support needed to become a technical expert in industry-leading food packaging line solutions?
The company utilises Industry 4.0 packaging lines to create machinery that has an inherent focus on data and efficiency. With offices in the UK, USA, Italy and France, they are looking for a new sales member to help further grow their market leading position.
You will be responsible for developing new business opportunities, managing existing customer accounts, preparing quotations and proposals, while working closely with the service and technical teams.
This role would suit someone with a background in food processing or packaging with strong product knowledge looking to move into a customer-facing sales role. Alternatively, a postgraduate who has experience in sales would also suit.
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The Role
- Develop and maintain relationships with new and existing customers
- Prepare quotations, proposals, and follow up sales opportunities
- Work closely with service and technical teams to deliver customer solutions
- Maintain accurate sales activity using the company CRM system
Monday to Friday with regular UK travel and occasional overseas travel
The Person
- Background in the food packaging industry, or experience in sales
- Full UK Driving license
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
Reference Number: BBBH26331
Keywords: Sales Manager, Technical Sales Manager, Capital Equipment Sales, Sales Engineer, Business Development Manager, Account Manager, Territory Sales Manager, Regional Sales Manager, Technical Account Manager, Commercial Sales Manager, Field Sales Manager, Food Processing Equipment Sales, Packaging Machinery Sales, Machinery Sales, Industrial Sales, B2B Sales, Solution Sales, Consultative Sales, Technical Sales, Engineering Sales, Equipment Sales, New Business Development, Lead Generation, Customer Relationship Management, Account Development, Customer Retention, Sales Strategy, Sales Targets, Sales Growth, Revenue Growth, Sales Pipeline Management, CRM, CRM Systems, Quotations, Sales Proposals, Technical Proposals, Tender Preparation, Product Demonstrations, Customer Presentations, Client Meetings
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We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The remuneration offered will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.
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