Sales Manager

Croydon
4 weeks ago
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Sales Manager

£65,000 - £75,000 + Technical Training + Career Progression + Incentive/Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Addington (Commutable from: Croydon, Orpington, Bromley, Caterham, Sutton or surrounding areas)

Are you a Technical Salesperson with Aerospace / Military experience? Are you looking to work for a globally-renowned business where you can progress your career long-term?

This is an excellent opportunity for a Technical Salesperson looking for an autonomous role at an industry leading company, who can offer you the chance to maximise your earnings and progress technically.

The company specialise in bespoke electro-mechanical equipment and supply to clients around the world. You will be responsible for visiting Global sites and developing long-standing relationships with clients.

Within this role, you will be tasked with identifying and targeting new business opportunities in order to assist with the growth of your specialist market. You will be speaking directly with clients and providing them with technical solutions that will meet their needs, whilst also growing and maintaining business relationships.

This position would suit a technical sales person from a aerospace / military background, looking to join a globally renowned business, where they can progress long-term.

The Role:

Generating new business and strengthening established relationships with clients Globally.
Full product and industry training provided.
Incentive / Bonus to maximise your earning potential.

The Candidate:

Technical Sales experience - B2B & Account Management.
Aerospace / Military / Nuclear industry background or similar.
Looking to become technical specialist.

Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Jacob Dover at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates

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