Sales Consultant - Key Accounts

Overview

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Location: Manchester area with quick access to motorway networks (M1 corridor).

The Company

From putting the soles on your shoes to the tarmac they walk on; from a packet of crisps to silicon chips; from wooden toothpicks to electric cars; you’d be amazed at the things we get involved in. We don’t do these things ourselves, of course, but we have worked with the people that do… to enable their efforts and dreams to be realised. Sometimes our role is significant; sometimes it’s small, but it’s never trivial and it’s always rewarding.

We provide automation and fluid control solutions for factory and laboratory applications. Our target sectors are automotive, food, beverage & packaging, printing and the life science sectors.

SMC Corporation UK Ltd is the wholly owned subsidiary of SMC Corporation in Japan. The UK operation is located at a substantial 14-acre site in Milton Keynes, which houses our UK offices, design, factory, and warehousing. SMC Corporation is the UK and global market leader in its field.

The Role

As a Sales Consultant for Key Accounts, you will be responsible for managing large production OEMs across multiple sites. Your primary focus will be on growing our business within the Manchester area machine & device manufacturers sector by selling to senior management, supply chain, and engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Meet or exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets.
• Create and work to a sales plan.
• Develop sales by understanding customer needs and building strong relationships.
• Promote corporate value propositions.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities and markets.
• Maintain good working relationships with our distributor sales partners.
• Maintain accurate records of sales activities using our CRM system.

Skills and Experience

• Engineering background preferred, with proven track record selling to large customers across multiple sites.
• If you do not have an engineering background, demonstrate the ability to learn quickly and possess the drive, competitiveness, and attitude necessary to succeed in this role.

What We Offer

We provide extensive sales, product & application training, both in classroom and in-field. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all. SMC has sustainable development goals and cares for our futures as well as the future of the planet. We offer a competitive benefits package including retail discounts, life assurance, Private Medical Cover, 25 days holiday including the holiday purchase scheme, a salary sacrifice personal pension plan, and more.

The Selection Process

Upon successful application, candidates will be asked to undertake online testing; if successful, a first interview online; shortlisted candidates will be invited to a panel interview face-to-face, onsite at our SMC Offices.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Sales and Business Development

Industries

• Technology, Information and Internet

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