Senior Sales Engineer - Safety products

Our client is an industrial products organization headquartered in Western Europe who manufactures and sells products and services globally across many industries including oil, gas and pharmaceutical.   Although this company is well-established and a leader in many segments, they have an entrepreneurial approach to the market. 

Austria

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Overview: We are seeking a regional Senior Sales Engineer who will build the South German, Swiss, Austrian region for a specific mechanical/electrical safety product sold into the oil, gas &nbsp;and pharma industries. The successful candidate will not only manage some existing client activities, but also grow the business through territory development.&nbsp;&nbsp; We are looking for a candidate to sell solutions in a direct, consultative sales approach, ultimately developing long-lasting meaningful business relationships.&nbsp;&nbsp; You will have the luxury of a home-based office, but with the ability and expectation to be out in your territory developing sales opportunities and winning new business from the competition to establish and maintain top market share in the DACH region.
Responsibilities: <p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <p>Through understanding of customers applications and processes, educate customer on the product advantages and safety results through the use of the product offerings</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Provide technical knowledge to customer on product offerings, advantages and usage</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Approach, engage prospects and customers at all levels including site visits daily</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Attend industry conferences/events to promote company</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Deliver long-term targets as directed by Head of Sales and Marketing</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Understand market and competition in region to keep head office apprised of potential opportunities</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Develop weekly forecasts for projected sales in region</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Answer customer inquiries and other leads within short timelines as directed</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Generate individual sales plan including details on how goals will be achieved</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Document sales activities into CRM</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Reports to Head of Sales &amp; Marketing for Business Unit</strong></p>
Requirements: <p><strong>Qualifications and skills</strong></p> <p>Strong understanding in Germany chemicals industry</p> <p>Working knowledge of ATEX regulations</p> <p>Knowledge of hazardous chemicals industry &ndash; how they are made, transported and handled.</p> <p>Demonstrated experience in consultative selling approach</p> <p>Ability to work independently, self-motivated</p> <p>Strong organizational and planning abilities</p> <p>Ability to negotiate</p> <p>Success driven, target motivated mindset</p> <p>Passion to build new business</p> <p>Strong ability to build relationships within existing and new clients</p> <p>Team oriented</p> <p>Strategic mindset</p> <p>CRM experience &ndash; Sales Force a plus, proficient Microsoft office suite</p> <p>Fluent German and English</p> <p><strong>Education and experience</strong></p> <div> <p>Engineering degree/diploma &ndash; mechanical, industrial or electrical</p> <p>3+ years experience selling mechanical/electrical products into oil/gas/pharma &ndash; hazardous chemicals industry</p> </div>