Our client is a leading international manufacturer of composite pipe systems used across water oil & gas industrial and marine sectors. Their scope is global with manufacturing plants and sales offices covering over 50 countries.
JOB PURPOSE To support business growth by executing field sales activities across the assigned area with a focus on South England. This role is responsible for engaging with customers initiating contacts gathering market intelligence and analysing market trends. The position contributes to the development and implementation of sales and marketing plans sales forecasting and program execution. A key responsibility is to build and maintain strong relationships with (key) accounts and drive strategic sales initiatives to increase revenue and profitability.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Sales
Call and/or visit existing customers and target accounts to identify needs establish buying cycles and to facilitate a strong customer-supplier relationship.
Ensure the timely review strategy developments accurate evaluations and effective bids on all inquiries
Develop and maintains direct line responsibilities with key accounts ensuring a climate of positive business relationships with customers to meet or exceed sales targets for the assigned area
Continually evaluate the market within assigned areas remain totally aware of the competitive environment and profitable status of each account
Identify opportunities to grow the regional customer base and prepare action plans to convert sales prospects into new accounts
Conduct technical/commercial presentations and discussions to promote the product
Visit ongoing installation projects to understand product applications and to help in developing strong customer relationships
Participate in local marketing events such as seminars and trade shows
Identify and resolve client concerns should any arise
Prepare a variety of status reports such as sales forecasts and progress to goals
Travel extensively within the region and as necessary to support scheduled sales meetings.
Able to understand customer needs and aware industry trends and market developments that drive buyer behaviours
Communication
Must possess the ability to effectively communicate with all internal functional areas of Company to facilitate and achieve all sales objectives
Must be a native English speaker
Multi-tasking Energy Organization Skills
Must possess a solid technical background; sound judgment and good business acumen; team working ability the ability to build relationships with clients analytical and problem-solving skills resilience and tenacity independence
Must be self-motivated enthusiastic with a good technical knowledge; comfortable in the dynamic atmosphere of a technical organization with a rapidly expanding customer base
Must have strong presentation and written communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging to customer interests and clearly highlight product strengths in emails RFPs and reports
Must be organized and analytical able to eliminate sales obstacles through creative and adaptive approaches and be prepared for extensive travel.
QHSE
Comply with relevant safety quality and environmental control procedures and instructions
Use personal protective equipment and safety gear when performing assigned tasks
Keep operational areas clean and well organized to prevent incidents and accidents
Maintain assigned tools equipment and machinery in good working order
Report unsafe acts incidents or safety violations
SPAN OF COMMUNICATION Internal: Sales Technical Project Delivery Finance Site Service QC Production Supply Chain Project Management External: Other manufacturing units Key market players
JOB RELEVANT INFORMATION (BOUNDARIES & DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY) Coordinate with the back-office to ensure that client orders are accurately entered into ERP/CRM systems and invoicing aligns with agreed client terms; escalate discrepancies to the relevant teams to support timely and accurate fulfilment.
QUALIFICATIONS EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
Bachelor s degree/Technical Knowledge Bachelor s degree in Engineering is a plus
3-5 years of related experience or commensurate combination of education and experience preferably in pipe systemsproject-based solutions or EPCrelated environments.
Ideal candidate should have a strong experience in selling composite pipe systems to the Oil & Gas Industrial Water and Marine & Offshore sectors
Excellent organizational and communication skills and ability to work under the pressure of multiple deadlines
Computer skills required and familiarity with Microsoft Word Outlook Excel and other software programs
General understanding of CRM and ERP systems processes and procedures
CORE COMPETENCIES
Alertness
Commitment to task
Interaction
Spoken and written communication
Versatility
Team Player
Interpersonal skills
LOCATION & TRAVEL
UK-based ideally with easy access to London for periodic office visits
Willingness to travel extensively across the UK (50%) with occasional overseas trips
STRAGO an equal employment opportunity employer is recruiting on behalf of our client. If your application aligns closely with the required profile you will be contacted to proceed with the selection process.
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