Job Description
Sales Manager, Rail/Marine - Full Time Role
* Annual Salary: £45k - £55k (dependent on experience)
* Location: Remote
* Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Are you looking to join a leading company as a Sales Manager for the Rail/Marine team? This role is crucial for developing and executing sales strategies in the UK rail sector and offers the opportunity to work with a diverse range of industries. This position is ideal for a candidate who is adaptable, open-minded, and thrives in various working environments.
Day-to-day tasks of the role:
* Develop sales and marketing strategies for service packages and spare parts for rail/marine in the UK.
* Collaborate with the team to drive and manage the development and execution of the rail and marine sales strategy to attract and expand business.
* Build and maintain strategic alliances with key end-users including OEMs, ROSCOs, TOCs, and Service Providers.
* Prepare and review quotations, tenders, and commercial enquiries to secure sustainable growth in sales.
* Provide technical support to new and existing customers and participate in product presentations and exhibitions.
* Monitor and report on market requirements and developments.
* Engage in commercial offer preparation and contract negotiations with the support of the organisation, engineering, procurement, etc.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* Degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent qualification such as HNC.
* Over 5 years of experience in sales within the UK rail sector; marine industry experience is beneficial.
* Strong existing contacts within the UK rail industry.
* Excellent knowledge of mechanical rail components; knowledge of electrical systems is an advantage.
* Proven skills in key account management and/or business development.
* Excellent organisational, project/bid planning, and presentation skills.
* Ability to work independently and contribute to team goals.
* Excellent communication skills and ability to work under own initiative.
Benefits:
* Permanent contract with a competitive salary.
* Company vehicle.
* Monday to Thursday, 8:30am to 16:30pm, Friday 8:30am to 15:30pm (36.5-hour working week).
* Annual bonus (pro rata on year of joining).
* 25 days holiday (pro rata on joining).
* Pension contributions: 3% employee, 6% employer.
* Life Assurance, Private Health Care, Dental Health Care.
* Salary/Bonus Sacrifice.
* Cycle to work scheme.
Apply online now; shortlisting of candidates will take place on 24th January 2025.
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