Purpose
Manages sales activities for a range of products and systems in order to contribute to business results and work on white spots to get business started
Key Accountabilities
* Plans and executes sales activities (active client research, booking and conducting client meetings etc.) in order to meet determined objectives
* Executes strategies within a determined price policy adjusted to the market situation to ensure that the determined goals and targets are met
* May prepare marketing plans, in cooperation with the marketing department, as a basis for an effective sales intervention
* Develops and maintains important customer contacts to build long-term profitable relationships
* Stays well informed about market trends in order to conduct assessments of long-term market needs
* Promotes a culture of personal and team safety, including others who may be affected by the company’s operational activities
Requirements
* Relevant Bachelor of Science Engineering degree or equivalent knowledge/work experience.
* Minimum of 4 years’ relevant experience in a Sales environment.
* Acquire the latest product information with emphasis on technical advantage, industry quality standards, certifications, pricing, and delivery.
* Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with customers.
* Knowledge of competitor's equipment to help define value proposition for FLSmidth offering.
* Ability to read and interpret engineering/mechanical drawings, understand equipment manuals and familiarity with parts lists.
* Must be competent in account management & territory planning, be able to organize sales strategies and possess exceptional presentation skills.
* Must be a self-starter and problem-solver who keeps the customers’ best interests at heart.
* Communicates proactively & regularly with inside sales, engineering and management teams.
* Complete regular entries and updates in CRM system to include contacts, appointments and opportunities.
* Displays honesty, ethics and integrity at all times.
* Knowledge of a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) programme will be advantageous.
* Computer literate in MS Office. Completion & regular updates of comprehensive account plans for key accounts.
* Work in a team environment to extract maximum sales potential through collaboration with other FLSmidth staff, product companies and divisions.
* Valid driver’s license
* Must speak English and German
A Senior Individual Contributor applies advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and/or technical education as well as work experience. Responsibilities may include managing projects / processes, working independently with limited supervision, and coaching, delegating and reviewing the work of lower-level employees. Problems faced are difficult and sometimes complex
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