Technical Sales Account Manager

Technical Sales Account Manager

Essential:  Educated to Engineering HNC/HND/ Degree level.  Previous experience in a technical environment. Very good working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Desirable – Mechanical Engineering background, previous experience in automotive industry, experience of account management in a technical environment.  Knowledge of French/German/Spanish language.

Skills

• ·        Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• ·        Sociable, team focused with the ability to work alone as well as part of a team
• ·        Good analytical, prioritizing and reporting skills
• ·        Excellent presentation and negotiation skills
• ·        Diplomatic and persuasive
• ·        Ability to network with and influence people both internally and externally in order to achieve a pre-defined outcome
• ·        Understand and apply commercial and financial principles to improve performance
• ·        Proven track record of delivering creative solutions to overcome obstacles and enhance profitability
• ·        Flexibility to travel

Job Details:   TECHNICAL SALES ACCOUNT MANAGER   Our Client, an international manufacturing company, is looking to appoint a Technical Sales Account Manager to support the Sales Manager to achieve departmental/company goals.  Main responsibilities will be – Independently develop and maintain strong working relationships between customers and Client,  Understand all processes of trading, including manufacturing, transportation, and accounting, Lead marketing activities and develop new business and Lead teams on RFQ activities for own accounts.