Sales Development Manager - Contracting & Automation The Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, hungry and enthusiastic field Sales Development Manager, due to continued strong growth and expansion within the business. This role requires a self-starter with a proven track record of both negotiation and building relationships, whilst demonstrating the passion and entrepreneurial spirit to develop sales. Responsibilities Your primary responsibilities initially will be prospecting and actively seeking out sales opportunities, mainly within the Control Panel, Traction, Electrical Contractor and Automation market segments. This will be on a National basis plus Ireland. You will be tasked with increasing sales of our Market Leading Identification products and Cable Accessories. About You Previous External Sales Experience is Essential, preferably within the Electrical Industry A can-do attitude with a willingness to be flexible. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Perseverance and resilience in the pursuit of goals Must be a confident communicator, with an ability to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues. Highly self-motivated and driven, and able to work both autonomously and as part of a team. Full UK Driving License About The Company Partex Marking Systems UK is a well-established organisation with over 50 years experience within the UK Market. We are part of the Partex Group of companies whose headquarters are based in Sweden. Partex are a World leading manufacturer of cable identification systems and supplier of cable accessories. We offer off the shelf and bespoke solutions for cable marking, termination and fixing requirements plus extensive laser engraved facilities for producing component labels to customer specifications. Our stock holdings are extensive, and we take pride in our high level of customer service. On offer A competitive salary Quarterly bonus scheme, Company Car/Car Allowance Company pension and health insurance Paid Holiday entitlement: 22 days (increasing to 25 days after 5 years’ service) plus Bank Holidays Please email me in confidence Nigel Thompson if you feel you are the right candidate for the role, with a copy of your Curriculum Vitae, and I will be in contact. Please note that this job requires a candidate with previous External Sales Experience, and any CV without this experience will be rejected automatically.