Technical Sales Manager - Food Processing Equipment - this is an excellent opportunity with an amazing name in the sector!

*Candidates MUST have relevant experience, candidates without experience will not be considered*

Responsibilities:

* Support the Head of Sales in developing and maintaining business relationships with current and prospective customers to generate repeat and new, business for products and services.

* Maximising the profitability of sales and services by recommending cost-reducing initiatives, whilst maintaining productivity and quality.

* Travel throughout the UK and Ireland supporting the divisional manager with existing and potential customers relations, analysing their needs, identifying products and services we can offer, maximising market potential.

* Communicate and own with team members and suppliers our customer requirements or problems in a professional, accurate and timely manner, instigate follow-up deadlines to make sure actions are completed.

* Liaise with suppliers where required.

* Attend and participate in Exhibitions and Trade Fairs where necessary, supporting the sales and marketing team.

* Identify opportunities for future growth.

Competencies

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills and formal presentation skills.

* Relationship building: customer, supplier and internal.

* Ability to interpret customer needs and translate them into clear an...