SALES ENGINEER – UK NORTH WEST REGION

Sandvik Coromant is looking for:

Sales Engineer – North West Region

Sandvik is a high-tech, global engineering group offering advanced products and services that enhance customer productivity, profitability and safety. We have world - leading positions in selected areas - tools for metal cutting, equipment and tools for the mining and construction industries, stainless materials, special alloys, metallic and ceramic resistance materials as well as process systems. The Group has about 47,000 employees and representation in approximately 130 countries, with sales of around £7.3 billion.

We are visionary, innovative and inspiring. Our passion comes from dedication and personal commitment. Excellence means being better than the rest, in quality and performance. We innovate and deliver with passion, but it is the customer who decides if it is excellent.

We currently have an opportunity for a Sales Engineer who will take responsibility for developing relationships, sales and profit performance with current and new customers in our North West Region. There are two other Sales Engineers in this region with one Application Engineer. The successful candidate will need to be able to get to Manchester and Liverpool areas.

Job Summary

As a Sales Engineer you will maintain and develop market share growth by implementing sales strategy action plans to achieve key sales and profit targets. You will develop new buying customers through various sales channels - direct and distribution. You will ensure new products are introduced into the marketplace rapidly without delay and retain and update knowledge regarding competitor strategy. You will continue to take market share while maintaining price leadership and profit improvement. You will provide the facility for information and idea flow upwards through the organisation and deliver and document customer value and savings.

There will be lots of travel in the North West region, with some possible overnight stays.

Your profile

You will have an engineering background/qualification with knowledge of both the theory and practical application of cutting tools and modern metal cutting machining practices. You will be pro-active, organised, self-motivated and able to identify, drive and develop new business opportunities. You will need previous experience and knowledge of sales, managing relationships, communicating and negotiating with customers. A thorough understanding of Sandvik Coromant business concepts (PIP, Selling Higher, CVF and Manufacturing Economics) and experience in technical sales, with metal cutting and application knowledge would be advantageous, but product knowledge will be provided if required.

At Sandvik, we offer you a world of opportunities. Our diverse businesses and global network enable you to explore your potential and thrive. While discussing the best solution for you today, we are already thinking ahead to the best solution for you tomorrow. Where others see many, we see you – personally. We recognize and value your passion and personality. With your influencing and technical skills, you will be able to bring our sales to the next level!

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK or hold a valid permit to work in the UK.

Please apply by clicking the Apply Now button below. If you have any problems please call HR Services on 0800 652 0011.

Closing date 24th May 2016.

Deadline: 24 May
Job-ID: 344736

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