Key Account Manager - Automation

Technical Network have been retained by a market leading intelligent automation and factory robotics manufacturer who are seeking a Key Account Manager to focus on the automotive sector. With an excellent package to include a strong salary and excellent commission potential this is a fantastic opportunity for an individual from within industrial factory automation sector  seeking a career move with great scope for development.
Automotive Key Account Manager (Robotics / Factory Automation)
£65–75000 salary + car + BUPA + excellent bonus
Location: Midlands
As a Key Account Manager you will be representing the business promoting products and services providing sales support in response to end customer and systems integrators pre-sales inquires within automotive customers .
o Technical sales and product expertise, predominantly during pre-sales tendering phase but could also extend to post sales support.
o Provide product support and assessment of suitable application for robotic & factory automation products, ancillary tooling, aftermarket services, spares, consultancy services and training to automotive OEM customers.
o Support existing clients and develop new clients in order meet and exceed sales and revenue targets working closely with the Area Sales Managers, internal sales team and technical product specialists.
o Generate quotations and technical proposals that meet client requirements
Requirements:
The role requires an individual with both a driven personality and willingness to understand the technicalities of factory automation & robotic solutions as applied to improving the efficiency of automotive factories. You will already have a proven track record selling industrial factory automation/ robotic products into the manufacturing sector.
o Demonstrate successful sales career winning new business and growing existing automotive client accounts within the field of industrial automation/robotics/sensors
o Experience in managing projects, preferably in machinery or robotics with downstream automation of production processes
o Commercial ability relating to project costs and contracts, margins and sales pricing
o Qualifications to HNC/Degree level in an engineering practice, or have experience from a relevant field
o Positive attitude with desire to take ownership of territory and grow market share
The opportunity:
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Key Account Manager, Product Manager or Sales Manager to be part of an established business with a strong sales plan. With the backing a major international engineering and manufacturing group, you will be instrumental in the growth and expansion of the business. In return our client is offering an excellent salary, company car, generous pension, performance related bonus plus additional fringe benefits.
Apply on-line or call Robert Wigley for a confidential discussion    technical-network.co.uk
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