About the company
Our client is one of the world’s largest suppliers of mechanical power transmission, conveyor, and chain products. They provide engineering solutions for a vast array of industry including mining, pharmaceutical and materials handling to name but a few.

About the role
As they are always looking to grow by targeting new markets, a need has arisen for an experienced sales professional to target the Food & Beverage manufacturing sector.
In this pivotal role you will be responsible for:

• Developing new business opportunities
• Taking a leading role in the development of their Food & Beverage manufacturing business opportunities and partnerships
• Identifying trends and customer needs, building a short/medium/long-term sales pipeline in accordance with targets
• Involvement in the annual planning process for the development of the sales, profit, product & marketing budgets
• Establish relationships with the customers nationally that enhance their knowledge of the market & expand their opportunities of growth
• Participation in the development of policies & procedures that contribute to the Company’s objective for continuous improvement
• Assisting in the coordination and implementation of marketing strategies, and delegate tasks that achieve strategic goals

• Previous experience selling equipment, parts or services to the Food & Beverage manufacturing sector
• A strong business development aptitude
• An ability to build rapport with people across all levels
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation and time management skills
• The ability to look outside the square pertaining to new product opportunities
• Be commercially astute
• The ability and willingness to travel