Technical Sales Executive

SGS UK Limited ,
Trafford Park, Greater Manchester
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £30,000 per annum

Overview

Job Title : Technical Sales Executive Job Type: Permanent Hours : 40 per week Job Location : Manchester As a Technical Sales Executive you will be responsible for contributing to achieving sales revenue and financial targets for IND services, as well as assisting in the technical delivery where appropriate and manage client relationship as an interface between the laboratory team and client. As a Technical Sales Executive,you’ll receive a salary of between £30,000 and £40,000, depending on experience, plus you’ll benefit from a 15% performance bonus, retail discount scheme, a contributory pension scheme and life cover. YOUR PROFILE Skills / Experience: Self-starter, able to work on own initiative Ability to confidently and professionally present business concepts to an audience in a presentation environment Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written at all levels Develop and maintain good working relationship despite working in a demanding, target driven environment. Ability to identify and capitalise on business development opportunities to generate new business Ability to contribute to writing, appraising and negotiating detailed contracts and commercial agreements Ability to work independently and utilise standard MS Office software Experience of working in a sales environment (preferably within the Industrial Sector) Used to working with customers to consider and deliver services requirements Experience of successfully tendering for new business, contracts or extensions Experience in a metallurgical laboratory environment, with critical understanding of testing requirements and client requirements Qualifications: Essential Qualified to degree-level or equivalent in a science discipline, preferably metallurgy or materials science Valid UK Driving licence Desirable Relevant professional qualification/membership of industry body ABOUT SGS SGS is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS is recognized as the global benchmark in quality and integrity. Trusted all over the world, SGS is a market leader because we put 100% passion, pride and innovation into everything we do. We encourage new ideas. We welcome people who challenge the way we do things. And we will be 100% committed to helping you reach your full potential. At SGS, we have an open corporate and international culture, we offer a dynamic work environment in a leading global company. Our high professional standards and our sustainability approach guarantee you a future-oriented work environment. We invest in our employees for the long term and we are committed to supporting your development within the company. APPLY NOW for full consideration, you can be sure that your application will be treated confidentially and impartially and you will always receive an update within 10 business days.