Our client has an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated and confident salesperson to become the division's Regional Sales and Technical Support for France & Germany. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing relationships with distributors and merchants, managing and maximising business from existing accounts, and investigating new possibilities throughout the region.
The role requires you to manage your own day and book and attend your own appointments. You will be expected to ensure continual market awareness, promote products at "Vendor Days" attend exhibitions and seminars. You will also be the 'go to' technical person for any queries. This role involves extensive travel across Europe.
There is a significant opportunity to develop a long-term career within this financially secure and robust organisation.
You will be directly managing:
Travel to train sales staff at each distribution outlet. Each outlet will need updated or new point of sale material left on display.
Ensure stock levels are maintained at all outlets.
Meet with head office personnel, catalogue managers & marketing managers to gain the best catalogue coverage and promotional opportunities.
Research, contact, demonstrate and visit architects, air conditioning install companies and building specifiers to educate them about company products, aim to ensure that they are included in the building tenders they specify.
Organise and conduct vendor days at distribution outlets, the branch will invite customers to the outlet for you to exhibit the products too.
Assist with trade shows.
Report on all visits and follow up sales calls with the required information.
The ideal candidate:
This role will suit an ambitious, highly motivated, and confident individual looking to forge a career with a market-leading global organisation.
You must have a fluent level of German or French (both languages would be a distinct advantage).
A proven track record in sales / account management together with a customer focused attitude and affable personality is essential, along with a willingness to travel.
You will be reporting to the Divisional Director, providing regular intelligence reports, so excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
You should be able to demonstrate longevity with past employers and have the drive and enthusiasm to succeed.
Knowledge of the HVAC industry would be a distinct advantage, technical experience in HVAC is also of great benefit.
Great potential for the right candidate. All necessary support will be provided with product training and the chance to develop within an expanding organisation.
Benefits:
Uncapped commission
Company pension
On-site parking
Sick pay
Yearly bonus
Commission pay
Our client is unable to consider candidates requiring visa sponsorship. Candidates must reside within a commutable (less than one hour) distance to Head Office in the Weybridge Area
This is not a hybrid role. Periods of non-travel will require you to be in the office.
£60 - 65K
OTE - £70 - 80K