Account Manager/Sales Engineer

Position:
Account Manager/Sales Engineer

Location:
North West

Salary:
£40k-£60k dep on exp

The Company:
My client is an Electrical Systems integrator, they are currently recruiting for an experienced account manager with a strong commercial background and understanding of the mechanics of business.

They offer a complete Electrical, Instrument & PLC service covering:
• Instrument/Electrical/System Design (AutoCad, ePlan etc.)
• Control Panel manufacture (Motor Panels, PLC Panels, Pneumatic etc.)
• Software Design PLC/SCADA & HMI (Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider, Mitsubishi etc.)
• Instrument/Electrical/Network installation (NICEIC approved, Safe Contractor, ATEX, CAT5/CAT6 fibre etc.)
• Instrument test and calibration (Calibrations - flow, temp, level etc.)
• Commissioning & Start-up support

The Role:
• Looking after existing accounts with the view on expanding & growing the business.
• Harvesting new business within the controls and automation industry.
• Following up quotes and updating our bespoke CRM.
• Harvesting opportunities.
• Helping project managers with sales meetings & commercial decisions.
• Working as a team player within the business development department.
• Follow up on enquiries with potential new customers.
• Liaise with operations managers for targeted growth.
• Assist with marketing department on targeted campaigns.

Requirements:
• Ideally suited for someone who has worked within the control and automation industry.
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to act on own initiative.
• Good general knowledge of the services they provide & sectors they operate in.
• Proven sales growth.
• Good organisational skills.
• Ability to build lasting relationships.
• Time served in an electrical or engineering role desirable but not essential