Sales Manager

Description

At Vishay Precision Group (VPG) you will meet dedicated people who believe that precision measurement sensing technologies are key to a smarter, safer future.

VPG addresses an expanding array of applications in which accuracy, reliability, and repeatability make the difference. Whether its the advanced safety of new generation trucks, cars, planes or advanced medical equipment to consumer products. Our technically advanced sensing products are developed from minds of passionate, creative people working to make the world safer, smarter and more productive.

A Sales Manager is needed to help drive Business Development and growth within our Force Sensors division.

• Planning and implementing strategies aimed at maximising sales through both direct and indirect channels
• Develop the customer base through regular contact on a strategic / operational level
• Dealing (in conjunction with a Customer Services Advisor) with day-to-day queries of a technical, commercial or other nature where necessary
• Identifying potential customers, qualifying and developing them as necessary to achieve sales in line with company strategy.
• Acting as a liaison between the customer and VMG internal departments, when necessary.
• Scheduling and attending customer sales visits (including annual strategic reviews).
• Producing reports and other documents as deemed necessary.
• The sales region will include France and other southern Europe countries and travel throughout this region will be expected, with occasional visits to the main offices.
• Discover and explore new business opportunities (NBOs) in your territory.
• Screen the territory for leads and potential business/ prospects..
• Conduct research to identify new markets and customer needs
• Generating leads through cold calling prospective customers
• Arrange business meetings with prospective clients
• Developing and nurturing relationships with key customer accounts
• Assessing customers needs and the companys ability to meet those needs
• Build long-term relationships with new customers
• Following up with new leads and referrals generated from the sales team
• Preparing status reports on goals
• Using SF to manage the whole interaction

Upon joining VPG, you become part of an amazing global community. We will support you with on the job training as soon as you join us. We believe in motivating our people to meet their goals and progress in their career, and we are big on internal promotions too!

• Company Car
• Competitive salary package, including performance related bonus
• Pension Scheme employer contribution of 8%!!!!
• Life Assurance
• Annual leave 25 days plus public holidays (rising to 30 days with service)
• Personal development opportunities
• Recruitment referral scheme
• Free on-site Parking