Sales Account Manager - Sub Contract Sheet Metal/Fab...

Sayjo Recruitment are acting on behalf of a client to recruit a full time, permanent Sales Account Manager As a progressive, family-owned precision sheet metal manufacturing company, recently bolstered by significant capital investment in cutting-edge automation and equipment. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a dynamic and expanding enterprise. With over 50 years of extensive industry experience and an unwavering commitment to innovation, they have established themselves as a leader in the sheet metal sector. Leveraging the latest technology, they provide a comprehensive and integrated solution for all sheet metal requirements. Their services encompass full design capabilities, CNC punching, laser cutting, CNC bending, welding, and fabrication of both ferrous and non-ferrous materials, as well as powder coating and complete assembly services. They proudly serve a diverse range of sectors across the UK, including Agricultural, Automotive, Construction, Digital Signage, Food Processing, Kiosk and Vending, Scientific and Medical, and Switchgear. The Role/Candidate experience * In depth sales experience within a sub- contract engineering environment, commercially astute and a track record of delivering profitable sales within a fast-paced environment. * Responsible for tendering for new business, project estimating, to include reading and understanding of customer drawings in a variety of different formats, building relationships with current customer base and with new to maximise the sales from each. * Capable of generating new business leads from research, historical relationships or social media platforms and be tenacious in approaching potential new customers/markets in the most effective way. * Knowledge of laser cutting, metal bending, welding processes/fabrication, painting and be self-motivated and familiar with all aspects of the tendering/quotation process to give accurate assumptions of manufacturing would be advantageous. * Respond to customer enquiries, processing quotations in a polite timely manner. * Able to break down Engineering Drawings into a suitable parts list to enable purchasing of material and creating BOM’S. * Able to identify any subcontract requirements and generate enquiries to subcontractors. * Be driven in achieving sales targets and reporting of results with a can-do attitude. * Comfortable in holding face to face meetings both internal and external with customers to discuss projects. * Confident in discussing any contractual issues which may arise. * Experience in selling sheet metal parts to the rail industry would be advantageous. Key Competencies/ Personal Attributes * Strong communication skills. * Strive to build and maintain strong relationships/rapports with new and existing customers. * Possess strong organisational skills to prioritise your own workload to achieve deadlines. * IT literate (confident is using estimating software packages) and MS office suite, familiar with modern marketing methods. * A strong influencer with the ability to clearly explain the company’s potential product offerings. * Capable of generating new business through modern marketing techniques. * Passionate, motivated with a thriving work ethic. * Smart in appearance * Capable of adding value to team meetings. Salary & Benefits: £40,000- £45,000 basic salary, negotiable dependant on experience. Spree Card – Up to £150 per month (£1,800 per annum) after 3 months Eligible for profit-based bonus scheme on successful completion of probation 25 days holiday, plus stats, plus birthday off Finish at 1.30pm Friday Additional benefits This is an exciting opportunity to join a long-standing business with the potential of significant growth