Sales & Account Management

Sales and Account Management Durham Permanent Salary £35k - £45k per annum Based on site Are you looking to move your career forward to focus on business development in the manufacturing and engineering sector? We are working with a manufacturing company who are looking for someone with an inquisitive mindset, excellent communication skills and who enjoys chasing down opportunities. Key Tasks: * You will Identify and develop new business opportunities across international markets within a defined sector. * Communicating with government authorities, design consultants, contractors, OEMs, and clients worldwide. * Attend and exhibit at international trade shows, client visits, and trade missions (annually) * Provide technical sales support, guiding clients from initial inquiry to final product selection. * Manage the sales process from inquiry to quotation, ensuring accurate pricing and margin calculations in multiple currencies. * Follow up on inquiries, pull together tenders, and generate new leads. Skills / Experience: * Previous relevant experience, ideally in manufacturing. * Excellent negotiation and problem-solving skills. * Strong communication and organisational skills. * Ability to recognise when to sell versus when to focus on relationship building. * Highly process-driven, ensuring smooth sales progression from concept to completion. * Confident decision-making and ability to take initiative. * The role requires some overseas travel: flexibility for travel when required. Please apply with your CV via the apply button