Responsible for successfully selling and introducing the range of Gardner Denver Industrials Products and/or services via direct and indirect distribution channels to maximise order intake, sales and profit margin.

Responsibilities

Achieve or exceed the sales targets of the allocated territory/product by developing new business with existing and potential clients

Work with the Sales Manager to prepare the overall sales budget and strategy

Develop and maintain a high level of product knowledge

Ensure all activities comply with legal and ethical standards as well as company policies

Create a written report on sales, activity and territory performance submitting to the sales manager weekly

Customer and site visits including face to face and online prospecting activity

Approximately 30% office based with 70% travel in region and customer visits.

Draft proposals and detailed costings and prepare contract documents for review prior to negotiation with the Customer/Client

Attend industry association events and build influence within industry sectors

Safety

- Promote compliance with the Company’s EHS systems and relevant legislation and regulations
- Promote and support the reporting of incidents such as near miss, accident or equipment damage
- Mitigate and / or eliminate hazards by regular completion of safety and housekeeping audits, conducting risk assessments, timely completion of corrective actions, and ensuring all work is conducted in accordance with procedures

Customer Management

- Appraise the current and planned customer needs and advise on the application of the Company products or services to customer




- Prepare and review proposals, detailed costings and contract documents prior to negotiation with clients/customers
- Offer assistance and explanation when difficulties arise, ensure complaints are followed up and that satisfactory solutions are obtained
- Maintain and develop close relationships with key accounts and ensure their requirements are being met by the company’s products where possible
- Actively seek new customers and relationships both direct and resell accounts

Competitor Analysis

- Provide input into the determination of the overall sales budget and strategy
- Actively monitor trends through clients/contacts and suppliers and attendance at trade shows, association meetings, seminars and provide feedback to the Sales Manager
- Deep knowledge of products and or services offered
- Self-starter, able to work under time constraints, detail-oriented
- Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated PC Skills ( Excel, Word, PowerPoint and databases) and SAP experience
- Ability to meet deadlines and organise work priorities
- Demonstrate a adaptable and "can do" attitude
- Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills
- Focused on achieving agreed targets
- Highly developed organisational skills
- Proven communication, negotiation and presentations skills are essential
- Proven analytical and problem solving skills to assess customer needs and requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) Business or Engineering preferred
- Minimum 4-5 years experience in a comparable position if no degree

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