Industry Sales Manager UK & Ireland | Birmingham
| Company: | Marel |
| Location: | West Midlands |
| Salary: | Competitive Salary & Benefits |
Industry Sales Manager UK & Ireland
Are you the eager commercial star to boost our sales?
Join our team as Industry Sales Manager (ISM) and you’ll step into our exciting world of poultry processing systems and solutions. Never a dull moment! You’ll be Marel’s closest contact to our customers; you get to interact with them one-on-one, in person, at exhibitions, demos or other occasions. This allows you to analyze their needs and offer them the best possible solutions. That’s because you understand all relevant details of the customers process and of Marel’s top-notch solutions.
Marel’s and our commitment to sustainability and inclusion make for a pleasant environment that stimulates you to develop yourself. Are you prepared to take a deep dive into our poultry processing universe and acquire the knowledge and abilities you need to hit your sales targets? Then look no further – this job will fulfill your expectations and goals.
Who we are
Marel is the leading global provider of advanced processing systems and services to the poultry, meat and fish industries. In partnership with the most forward-thinking food processors in the world, Marel is transforming the way food is processed. Our vision is of a world where quality food is produced sustainably and affordably. Our team comprises more than 8000 employees worldwide, offices and subsidiaries in 32 countries across six continents, and a network of more than 100 agents and distributors.
An Industry Sales Manager at Marel will:
- Work in close collaboration with Regional Sales Director, Account Managers, Distribution Partners, and Regional Sales Operations
- Participate in the process of establishing and implementing a structural industry market plan for a region
- Drive the sales of complex solutions; justify their value and help increase Marel’s market share while meeting customer requirements
- Support and train Account Managers within depth process knowledge
- Be responsible for realizing sales (targets in volume and achieving the best possible price and market share for complex solutions)
- Be responsible for visit reports, opportunity registration and follow-up (maintaining data in Company CRM systems)
- Collect information on competitors’ activities, installed base, requirements, and developments
- Meet KPI (Key Performance Indicators) goals with sales and margins
An Industry Sales Manager at Marel is:
- Motivated, outgoing, self-starting
- Results driven
- Able to analyze processes at the customer and advise on improvements
- Able to handle pressure, meet deadlines, and pay attention to detail while maintaining a positive attitude
- An excellent communicator and listener, with the ability to work with customers at a high level in the organization, vendors, and co-workers in a professional and tactful manner to resolve problems
- Able to follow through on duties and assignments with minimal supervision
- An excellent time manager, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects
An Industry Sales Manager at Marel has:
- A bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or other relevant subject, or experience equivalent to a four year degree
- 5 years’ experience in outside business-to-business sales of technical/ mechanical systems and equipment, preferably with an international company
- Up-to-date and in-depth knowledge of the product and processing techniques within your own area of responsibility
- Skills in software such as a CRM system, Microsoft Office
- Excellent skills in written and verbal English
- The commitment to travel extensively within the assigned sales territory (up to 40% of your time)
- The ability to travel abroad for sales and training purposes as needed
- Experience with working in a multi-cultural, multi-discipline organization
We offer
Working at Marel means working at a multinational with many chances to develop yourself, take responsibility and show initiative. We offer an exciting job with a representative base salary, attractive secondary benefits in an international atmosphere that supports the company’s vision.
Marel Vision and Values
In partnership with our customers, we are transforming the way food is processed. Our vision is of a world where quality food is produced sustainably and affordably. Marel’s core values are: Unity, Innovation and Excellence.
Interested?
If you’re looking to join an international company with a great culture, flexible working arrangements, career growth and development opportunities then click apply now and include a resume!
If you’d like to learn more about this position, please contact our Talent Acquisition Lead, Kim Huijs by email: [email protected]
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