Sector Sales Manager ( End Users )

PREMIER LIGHTING BRAND NOW HIRING - EARLY APPLICATIONS ADVISED !

Sector Sales Manager - (End Users) £55-70k+ Neg Basic Plus High OTE + Exec Benefits + Car

Overview:

Our Client is part of a fast growing International Group, a Designer & Manufacturer of Energy saving Lighting solutions since the 1950's. Operating with a number of International offices and an active distribution network throughout Europe & Middle East. Headquarters are based in Germany. The Group has well engineered products and operates with application of lighting solutions in key business areas which include:- Municipalities, Sport & Events (Stadia), Industrial Lighting, Retail and Commercial Office environments.

The Uk Subsidiary has an enviable client base from Major energy providers such as SSE & EDF Energy to Global FM companies such as Bouygues( Equans)  ES, Amey & ISS. They have direct relationships with many Retailers, Public sector bodies, Councils, Schools, Universities and M&E Consultants & Contractors.

Role

They are looking for a dynamic End Users Sales Professional who has come from a either a Lighting industry background or from within an allied sector of building services, but essentially has to have a "solutions" sales experience with a wealth of contacts. Ideally, from one of the known lighting brands that seeks an exciting challenge with a lot of autonomy. The role will be pivotal in creating significant growth over the next few years and establishing the manufactured solutions business as class leading, and becoming a recognised market leader. If a candidate can bring transitional sales opportunities with End Users ( Retail / Logistics / FM ) this would be distinctly advantageous. The successful candidate will be responsible for shaping and developing the business unit and if he/she achieves the business objectives promotion is highly likely !

Candidate Attributes/Experience

• Min 5 years in Senior Sales / Management role for a Lighting Manufacturer or an allied product
• Proven history in achieving or exceeding sales targets
• Deep understanding of the Electrical industry / Building Services Industry with energy saving products
• Hunter/Challenger type Sales personality
• Good networker
• Extensive industry/client contacts - End users ( Retail / Logistics / Facilities )
• Able to operate up to C-suite level comfortably
• Can bring gravitas to the role when dealing with senior internal & external stakeholders
• Excellent verbal & written skills
• Proficient to advanced level of Excel
• Entrepreneurial flair a benefit
• Understanding of Public & Private sector tendering an advantage
• Can build a develop business/sales strategies
• Knowledge of electrical infrastructure in buildings advantageous
• Familiarity with CRM systems
• Responsible for reporting sales activity/pipeline to Board

Personal Attributes

• Methodical & analytical in approach
• Hard Working
• Personable
• Determined & focused
• Ambitious

Benefits

• Competitive Salary with unlimited OTE (£££ High Neg Basic) OTE £30K+
• Company Car allowance
• Private pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Be part of a fast growing International business

Sound like you ? Apply today - Immediate start !