Sales Consultant - PPE Certification & Testing

This company is a leading research and technology organisation for the footwear and other consumer related product industries.

With around 1700 member companies in 70 countries, their objective is to help its members increase their global competitiveness. They have an impressive track record in providing expert services to some of the most prestigious names in global industries.

They are now seeking to recruit a Sales & Marketing Consultant. Based in the UK, the role will require extensive foreign travel including weekends away.

Reporting to the Divisional Manager - Consumer Products, the main responsibilities will include the following:-

- Finding and contacting potential new customers and selling PPE testing & certification services
- Preparing, sending, monitoring and following up quotations
- Working to budgets and KPIs agreed with the Divisional Manager
- Responding to new enquiries
- Maintaining accurate data on CRM system
- Maintaining contact/support key accounts and increase sales with them
- Represent the company at exhibitions and conferences
- Contribute to other sales and marketing activities

The successful candidate needs to be results driven and customer focused with a strong business development/sales track record and the ability to present confidently and persuasively. You will need to demonstrate your ability to liaise, network and interact culturally and technically with key decision makers.

Essential will be the ability to fully understand the global PPE regulatory environment and technical testing standards. Self reliant, with the ability to independently travel globally, you will be very well organised. A team player with the ability to work independently.

Experience in any of the following areas would be desirable: certification/testing, PPE Industry, using CRM systems. Familiarity with testing standards would also be desirable.