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Sales Executive (Instrumentation, Controls & Automation)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
Aylesford Full-time GBP 50,000 – 55,000
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Sales Executive (Instrumentation, Controls & Automation)

£50,000 - £55,000 + Commission + Car Allowance of £5,100 + 25 days holiday

Home & Field-based / Midlands / South of UK

Are you a technically experienced Business Development Manager from an automation services background looking to work for one of the UK's leading providers of water pump solutions?

Would you like to work for a company that is part of a global business offering progression and training with excellent earning opportunities?

On offer is a new business development role for a growing business that supplies household brand names such as Whitbread, Tesco, and Travelodge.

You will have technical sales experience and will be part of the growing projects and engineering division, whilst demonstrating a track record of bringing in new business.

Ideally, from a new business sales background, you will be keen for an opportunity with a leading UK business and be part of its continued growth and success.

The role:

  • Conduct market research to identify new business opportunities within the MEICA sector

  • Develop and maintain a pipeline of potential clients, projects, and partnerships

  • Assess industry trends and competitors to identify new opportunities

  • Drive sales activities by generating leads, conducting presentations, and securing business deals

  • Work with marketing and sales teams to develop strategies for lead generation and market penetration

  • Prepare and deliver technical proposals and presentations to prospective clients

The person:
  • Experience in business development or sales, within an engineering or technical services environment

  • Experience selling services and solutions

If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

Keywords: Business Development Manager, BDM, MEICA, M&E, Heat Pumps, Water Pumps, Water Hygiene, Industrial, Manufacturing, Chemicals, Food & Beverage, Engineering

Reference Number: BBBH25059H

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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