Sales Executive

Sales Executive, Alton, Hampshire

The Company is a UK manufacturer and distributor of audible & visual alarm devices and accessories for the Fire & Security industries.

They are now seeking a highly motivated and keen Sales Executive for its UK and Ireland territories to develop sales into new and existing business to business customers and OEMs that offer opportunities for growth.

Working closely with the Directors and the Sales team, the UK & Ireland Sales Executive will demonstrate experience in Fire & Security to plan and implement a growth strategy. Included in the plan will be the identification of new product developments to meet local performance and specification requirements and exacting British and International standards and codes.

Responsibilities Include:

• Create a short-term call plan with the aim of covering the existing customer base in the UK within three months of joining the Company. Establish phone/email contact as soon as possible with all customers.
• Create a business development plan for the UK& Ireland markets, highlighting areas for growth with new and existing customers. The business plan should include suggested exhibitions. This will be discussed during the monthly sales meetings.
• Develop relationships with the OEM businesses operating in the UK fire market to create opportunities for the sale of bespoke, cross-listed and branded product.
• Provide technical assistance to new and existing customers
• Support the internal Customer Service Team.
• Liaise with production and procurement to ensure that the correct products are held in stock and at the correct level.
• Suggest new distributed products that will help to boost sales.
• Provide competitor/market information & supply market intelligence to assist in the development of new and existing products.
• Attend exhibitions as and when required.

The Ideal candidate:

• Relevant Sales / Business Development / Account Management experience
• Excellent verbal, written and numeracy skills.
• Have good planning and organisational skills.
• Efficient time management.

Salary: £38,000 to £40,000 + Benefits

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