Area Sales Executive (FMCG)

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10 months ago
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Area Sales Executive (FMCG)

£30,000 - £35,000 DOE (OTE £40,000) + Commission + Training + Progression + Company Benefits

Ringwood

Do you have experience in the food and beverage sector or with capital equipment sales?

Are you looking to advance your career and drive the growth of a specialist equipment manufacturing company, working with major global blue-chip companies?

On offer is the opportunity to join an industry-leading food, beverage and pharmaceutical manufacturing company. This company was established over 60 years ago, and works with organisations such as Coca-Cola, Pepsi, AstraZeneca and Unilever to design and manufacture specialist equipment for their production processes.

In this role you will be responsible for developing and building customer relationships, and playing a key role in liaising between engineers and clients to ensure equipment is designed and manufactured correctly. You will be taught about the technical products on offer and will advise customers and ensure customer satisfaction.

The Role:

Sales and business development
Strategic planning and market intelligence to identify areas of business to target
Attending trade shows and maintaining customer engagement
Sales process and operations including negotiating pricing, specifications and delivery terms with agents and end users
Team collaboration and continuous improvementThe Person:

Experience within the food/beverage or pharmaceutical manufacturing industriesReference Number: BBBH19036

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

Keywords: Sales, Business Development, Manufacturing, Equipment, Food, Beverages, Pharmaceuticals, Machinery, Area Sales

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

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