Sales Executive

Role: Sales Executive

Salary: £35,000 per annum, plus uncapped commission, annual bonus and benefits package

Location: Gateshead

My client is a North East based, thriving engineering business, providing services to the offshore and windfarm sectors.

Owing to sustained growth, They are seeking an ambitious and driven Sales Executive to join their growing team and take ownership of the full sales process, from lead generation to quotation and close.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual looking to take the next step in their career within a fast-paced and expanding sector.

The Role

With experience of selling into the engineering, offshore, oil/gas industry, you will have a stellar track record in new business acquisition and be motivated to accelerate both your earnings and career in an equally ambitious organisation at what is an exciting time in their evolution.

Key Responsibilities

• Identifying and developing new business opportunities within the oil and gas, maritime and windfarm sectors.
• Taking responsibility of the full sales process, from front end lead generation, through to quotation and close.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships and promoting our clients services and solutions.
• Attending conferences and networking events to promote the business and help develop pipeline.
• Manage your own pipeline and all work activities, maintaining accurate information and up-to-date forecasts on all prospects.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure client needs are met effectively. 

The Person:

• Stellar track record in new business acquisition.
• Experience of selling into the offshore, engineering or oil/gas industry would be preferred, but is not essential – they are open to sector should someone be able to demonstrate the tenacity required to be a success.
• Experience of using a consultative, solution-based methodology when engaging with prospective clients.
• Comfortable in high volume lead generation, via phone, email and other networks.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and networking skills.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.

The role is based from their Gateshead site, and may require occasional travel to client sites, including overseas travel. If you feel you have the qualities our client is seeking, please forward your CV and covering letter indicating your current package to Graeme Parker at GEM Partnership or for a discreet conversation call our Peterlee office.

GEM Partnership is acting as an employment agency on this vacancy.

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