Division
Sales
Company
Krones UK Ltd.
Location
Bolton, United Kingdom
Join as
Professionals
Worktime
Full-time
Krones UK is a subsidiary of the Krones Group, which was founded in Germany and is now a leading international player in the production, sales and servicing of machinery and complete factories for the beverage & liquid food industry worldwide. The Group is a global employer of more than 18,500 employees. In Krones UK today there are about 135 employees who handle Krones’ activities. The Krones Group is the global market leader in its industrial sector and is expected to grow even further, with a clear focus on sustainable, eco-friendly solutions. At Krones, we are working on a better tomorrow and helping to save our planet for future generations.
Your tasks
We have an exciting opportunity for a Regional Sales Manager to join our Lifecycle Services Team. The successful candidate must be truly customer centred. This position will play a key part in supporting us to deliver an exceptional service to our customers, who are at the heart of everything we do. A primary focus of the role is to consult customers about all Lifecycle Services (LCS) sales channels and follow up regularly, building strong relationships within the Northern region of England.
* Maintain and build strong relationships with internal & external customers
* Keep SAP Customer Relations Management system up to date on a weekly basis with customer appointments, reports and updating opportunities
* Cooperate within region on a commercial and operational level with Area Sales Manager and Regional Service Manager
* Consult customers about all LCS sales channels and follow up regularly with all customers
* Grow business and actively promote and sell Krones and agency products
* Generate and expedite all new sales leads, opportunities and enquiries
* Responsible both technically and commercially for all LCS products, enquiries and orders
* Build strong business relationships with both new and existing customers
* Identify opportunities, understand customer needs and highlight Krones USP’s
* Create local sales initiatives and campaigns
* Create & deliver presentations to internal & external customers
* Negotiate contracts with customers
* Check, prepare and issue customer quotations
* Follow up on quotations
* Record new opportunities in CRM and ensure all live enquiries are updated
* Occasional travel to Europe and frequent travel within the UK is to be expected
* Travel could be up to a 70/30 ratio in favour of travelling
Your profile
* At least three years’ experience in a same/similar industry with a proven track record.
* High level of IT literacy, including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and ideally experience in using a CRM system
* Persuasiveness and assertiveness
* Strong negotiation skills
* Customer focused
* Confident communicator at all levels
* Educated to at least HNC/ A level and above
* A full clean driving licence
* Able to undertake UK & European travel
Your application
Interested? Apply online now!
We look forward to welcoming you in a dynamic open-minded company with a strong market position and lots of international ties. Krones UK offers attractive working conditions and benefits, a modern working environment, and a high level of independence in the job. At Krones we value our employees and their development highly, so we offer professional and personal development opportunities both locally and within our international corporation. If you decide to join us, our team is dedicated to making you feel at ease and helping you settle-in well with a tailored onboarding program. Does this sound interesting to you? Then submit your application now!
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