Sales Manager

Reed; Croydon; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job description

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.