Senior Sales Representative

Job DescriptionAt Claire Joster, our client a multinational company, leader in the manufacturing and commercialization of industrial and automotive components, needs to fill a Senior Sales Representative position in the West Midlands UK.RoleWe are currently seeking a Senior Sales Representative, who will be working as a part of the sales team responsible for UK. He will be focused on building and maintaining relationships with key customers as well as on new customer acquisitions.Duties and ResponsibilitiesManage customer inquiries that require commercial support.Assist and provide technical advice and suggest solutions.Relationship management with existing customers: this will include sending offers, provide lead times and coordinate delivery of customer orders.Attract new customers in the industrial and automotive sectors through sales and marketing activities.Negotiate and close sales by agreeing the terms and conditions between the company and its customers.Record and maintenance of customer data.Active participation in trade fairs, in which the company participates as an exhibitor or a visitor.Offer after-sales support services and assist customers with application issues or claims.Support in the design of custom-made products - especially vital for the automotive industry.Preparation of practical demos at the office or at the facilities of the customer.Coordinate the sales process for the automotive industry, including coordination with the head quarters’ quality department for delivering PPAP, IMDS and other documents that customers could require.Secure orders, guarantee product standards and assure product delivery.RequirementsSkills and Qualifications at least 5 years´ of experience in similar positions, in sales , marketing, or sales roles.Completed secondary education, ideally of technical character; a university degree is an advantageWillingness to work in sales of technical productsAbility to be a contributing member of a small team Ability to build and maintain long-term relationshipsAbility to travel 20% Diligence and focus on achieving goals Excellent knowledge of MS Office programs, ERP and CRM knowledge is a plusResidence in the West Midlands is desirable Active driverOfferIncorporation into a multinational company with great possibilities for professional development in UK but also internationally. Permanent contract after trial period Fixed & Variable salary with monthly expense reimbursements Company car for business activities Laptop and mobile phone for business purposes