Responsible for selling an extensive range of electrical connectors and associated products to the military and industrial electronic equipment industries.

DUTIES:

• To maximise the sale of the Company’s interconnection products on a profitable basis.
• Identifying new business opportunities in existing and new markets.
• To build and maintain long-term relationships with existing and new customers/suppliers/manufacturers.
• Conduct customer visits to promote the products/services available from the Company and to identify potential new applications.
• To participate in product-specific marketing campaigns where necessary in order to support the Company’s marketing policy.
• To support all related design, marketing and pricing functions of the Company.
• Liaise with internal departments regarding price/delivery issues.
• Provide timely and accurate management information where necessary.
• To work effectively with existing Company policies and procedures.
• To undertake ad-hoc projects within functional responsibility in order to meet the needs of the business

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURS:

• Must be able to demonstrate a strong technical knowledge of connectors and their applications within the military and industrial electronic equipment industries.
• A proven track record of success in increasing sales of technical-related products, ideally connector-related.
• Educated to HNC/D level (or equivalent) in an electro/mechanical discipline preferred.
• Familiarity with working in a BS EN ISO9001:2015 acredited business environment.
• Good personal representation and well-developed presentation skills.
• Ability to understand and interpret technical data.
• Proficient in the use of IT.
• The ability to effectively plan and co-ordinate customer visits and present itineraries internally.
• Must be self-motivated, self-disciplined and able to work without supervision.
• An effective communicator, both verbal and written.
• Commercially astute.
• Well-developed negotiation skills.
• Flexible and adaptable in approach.
• Holder of a full, clean UK driving licence essential and be prepared to drive reasonable distances.
• Able and willing to stay away from home in the UK and abroad, as required to meet the needs of the business.
• Willingness to participate in trade shows and exhibitions.
• Holder of a full passport and be able to undertake business related air travel if required.
• Must possess the potential to grow and develop with the business.

Location - Midlands (from time-to-time, there will also be a requirement to attend the main business location in Slinfold, Horsham, West Sussex).

Competitive salary + bonus + pension + car allowance

To apply, please forward CV to sam@fclane.com