Sales - Packaging Automation

Company Profile:
* A leading manufacturer of protective packaging who are looking to recruit a Sales – Packaging Automation professional to join their team. Paying up to £55,000pa depending on experience.
Job Title:
* Sales – Packaging Automation
Purpose of the Role of the Sales – Packaging Automation:
* Co-ordinate and project manage sales activities for Automation and our sister company portfolio in the given region.
* Use of email, phone, LinkedIn, videos, and other creative strategies to engage with customers through outbound prospecting campaigns.
* Create new relationships with integrators and non-ecommerce markets.
* Identifying key decision makers, asking qualifying questions and determining how we can solve their challenges.
* Meet revenue and gross margin targets for the region.
* Extension of the customer base whilst maintaining existing accounts
Activities & Tasks of the Sales – Packaging Automation:
* Adherence to company Vision & Guidelines, the company communication concept, the strategy and mission
* Development of the UK specific geographical and key account responsibility
* Select effective and reputable distributors to service target markets and provide support through training, sales visits, and lead generation.
* Identify and report on opportunities in target markets.
* Ensure adherence to CRM practices by and updates.
* Develop service level agreements with key accounts.
* Professional representation of the Company across a broad range of industries
* Represent the Company at company and Packaging Logistics Meetings
* Close liaison with our European sister company and Packaging Logistics’ Management regarding innovation and needs from the market
* Represent the Company at conferences, trade shows and networking events.
* Monthly reporting on key activities within the region and product group.
Experience & Key Skills:
* Do you have experience within the protective packaging sector i.e. Bespoke workstations, conveying, Logistic / Foam Specialists, Packaging benches or pick trolleys ?
* At least 5 years sales experience
* Demonstrated results in business development, acquisition of new accounts.
* Demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at senior/executive levels of the customer organisation.
* Experience in delivering client-focused solutions based on customer needs.
* Preferably educated to degree standard
* Conversant with SAP, CRM, Microsoft office
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Willingness to travel in the UK and occasionally Europe.
Salary:
* Up to £55,000 depending on experience + bonus, car, laptop, phone & pension.
If you feel you have the right skill set and attributes for this role and that it’s the challenge, you are looking for then please contact us on (phone number removed) or apply via the website