Internal Sales Account Manager

Internal Sales Account Manager

Are you a mechanically minded sales professional? Do you have experience in a subcontract manufacturing machining environment?

Internal Sales Account Manager for well-established engineering business based in Sheffield, salary circa £40K depending on experience - permanent position

The company is a market leader specialising in the design and manufacture of a diverse range of medium to heavy mechanical engineering projects and products within a variety of market sectors.

The position is exciting and due to further expansion, they are looking for a Sales Professional with a demonstrable track record in the development of new and existing business sales in the very wide and diverse field of Mechanical Engineering.

This is mainly adesk-based role concentrating on generating leads and account managing existing clients plus they will be an opportunity to visit clients if needed!

Job Role:

• Identify leads and target relevant Companies.

• Develop prospects from qualified leads.

• Assist in the production of technical quotation

• Engage with the prospect Company to identify needs and opportunities.

• Secure enquiries for suitable contracts.

• Follow-up on submitted proposals and quotations to prospects.

• Negotiate and resolve any objections to the submitted proposal/quotation.

• Convert proposals and quotations to orders.

• Ensure the CRM system is utilised and updated to maximise sales opportunities.

• Maintain customer relationships to build repeat business.

• Account managing existing clients

Ideal experience:

• Background of heavy machinery, laser cutting CNC sector would be a great match.

• You will have a background within engineering to ensure technical understanding of product and processes. Experience within sector is essential ideally fabrication and machining.

• Ability to drive sales and build strong client relationships

• Generating leads and identifying target contacts?

• Strong prospecting and sales experience

• Track record of selling into relevant sectors

• Experience of selling bespoke/high volume contracts

• Experience of negotiating contracts.

• Have a mechanicalengineering background or qualification

Personal qualities required:

• Ambitious, credible and technically minded

• Excellent organisational and presentation skills?

• Good interpersonal skills

• Comfortable dealing with customers and prospects at all levels

• A team player willing to assist fellow colleagues

• A good verbal communicator

This is a permanent position which offers an excellent remuneration package plus the following benefits:

• 37 hour working week

• 33 days holiday per year (25 days + 8 statutory)

• Westfield HealthContributory Health Scheme

• On site parking

• Pool car available

• Pension

At A for Appointments, we are committed to equal opportunities for everyone. We embrace diversity and believe that a balanced, inclusive workforce is crucial to our business. We do not tolerate discrimination, harassment or bullying towards any candidates or employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.