About

MPI is looking for a Sales Consultant: Key Account (Permanent).

Hours: Full-time: 37.5 hours

Department: External Sales

Location: The successful candidate should live in postcode areas of GL and MP, with quick access to motorway networks.

The Company

From putting the soles on your shoes to the tarmac they walk on; from a packet of crisps to silicon chips; from wooden toothpicks to electric cars; you’d be amazed at the things they get involved in. They work with the people who do these things to enable their efforts and dreams to be realized. Their role is significant, sometimes small, but never trivial and always rewarding.

Our client provides automation and fluid control solutions for factory and laboratory applications, targeting sectors such as automotive, food, beverage & packaging, and life sciences. They are a wholly-owned subsidiary of a Japanese corporation. The UK operation is located on a 14-acre site in Milton Keynes, housing offices, design, factory, and warehousing. They are the UK and global market leader in their field.

The Person

They are looking for someone with drive, competitiveness, engaging personality, and growth mindset. If you share this passion, they want to talk to you!

The Role

As a Sales Consultant for Key Accounts, you will manage large production OEMs across multiple sites, focusing on growing the business within the East of England machine & device manufacturers sector by selling to senior management, supply chain, and engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Meet or exceed sales targets
• Create and execute a sales plan
• Develop sales by understanding customer needs and building relationships
• Promote corporate value propositions
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities
• Maintain good relationships with distributor sales partners
• Keep accurate records of sales activities using CRM

Skills and Experience

Sales experience and an engineering-based technical qualification are preferred, but attitude is more important. If you have drive, competitiveness, and people skills, apply regardless of experience.

What’s Offered

Extensive sales, product & application training, a diverse and inclusive work environment, and sustainable development commitments. Benefits include retail discounts, life assurance, Private Medical Cover, 25 days holiday (including holiday purchase scheme), a salary sacrifice personal pension plan, and more.

The Selection Process

Successful candidates will undergo an online interview, online testing, and a face-to-face interview onsite at the client’s offices.

Nice-to-have Skills

• Sales

Work Experience

• (Key) Account Manager / Executive

Languages

• English