Sales Executive - Packaging Position Overview

My client are looking to expand their sales team and have a requirement for a salesperson for the South of the UK, with potential to expand to Europe.
The applicant will share the territory with the current Southern Sales Manager with a view to take over the territory completely in the future.
The successful candidate will be involved with all activities within the sales department concerning the territory. Activities will range from visiting and expanding the customer base by prospecting, lead generation and qualification, as well as being involved with quote generation, meeting sales targets and managing the sales process.

The successful candidate will be expected to take complete ownership of the sales process, from beginning to end and will be expected to have a strong engineering background or understanding. The candidate must have experience in the packaging/ machinery industry and must have a proven record of achieving and exceeding sales targets in excess of £1m per annum.

The Sales Department currently consists of 3 people, covering 3 different territories. North UK; South UK, Europe; Rest of the World. This role is for the South of the UK with future responsibility of Europe. This role requires travelling.

Due to the high level of engineering understanding desirable for the role, this would be a great opportunity for a technically minded salesperson or for an engineer wanting to progress or move into a more active sales role. This role will suit a candidate with experinece in the packaging or any PPMA industries.

Responsibilities include:

Hit/exceed annual sales targets set by the board and within allocated territory
Build and maintain strong, long-lasting customer relationships and expand customer base
Meet and partner with customers to understand their business needs and objectives
Effectively communicate the value proposition via phone, email and face-to-face visits/presentations
Prepare quotations, sales proposals and presentations
Manage the sales process from sale through to delivery
Expense control
Coordinating with marketing on lead generation
Promoting the organisation and our products
Attending exhibitions UK or abroad Sales Executive - Packaging Position Requirements

Experience in a PPMA industry
Proven sales experience in meeting or exceeding targets of £1milion plus
Proven high closing rate and the ability to manage the sale to completion
Previous experience as a sales executive, sales manager or similar sales and marketing role is ideal
Ability to drive the sales process from beginning to close
Natural ability to articulate the distinct aspects of products and services
Excellent listening, negotiation and presentation skills
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Strong engineering background preferable
Experience with, or previous exposure to sales KPI's and strategic sales planning is ideal
Business or Engineering related experience/background Sales Executive - Packaging Position Remuneration

£50,000- £60,000
Remote working is available from within the sales area advertised and provided the salesperson can travel/commute to the HQ in Haywards Heath, West Sussex as and when required.
Operating from 35 hours per week (flexibility will be expected in order to meet deadlines/for travel reasons)
Company car
8% company pension contribution and generous holiday entitlement
Annual pay review
Performance related bonus

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