Key Accounts Sales Consultant (Wakefield Regional Council)

Full time, Permanent, Wakefield – £50,000 to £60,000 per annum (Ref No: IPRS7499) Your client has a permanent vacancy for a Key Accounts Sales Consultant. Your primary focus will be to drive business growth within the machine and device manufacturing sector. In this ‘win team’ role you will be responsible for identifying and winning new strategic accounts. You will take ownership of the entire sales cycle, engaging directly with senior management, supply chain professionals and engineers at prospective clients. By understanding their technical and commercial requirements you will design tailored proposals that meet their objectives and showcase the advantages of our automation and fluid control solutions. Your responsibilities will centre on proactively seeking and securing new business opportunities, winning over high‑potential accounts, and laying the foundation for enduring client partnerships. While you may provide ongoing relationship management for new wins, your main objective is to convert prospects into valued customers and drive growth within your territory. You will be expected to develop and implement strategic sales plans, articulate the company’s value propositions and deliver exceptional service and support. To excel in this role you need a blend of technical expertise, persuasive communication and a solid results orientation. You will also be responsible for maintaining accurate records of your sales activities using the CRM system. Key Responsibilities
- Meet or exceed monthly, quarterly and annual sales targets.
- Develop sales by understanding customer needs and building strong relationships.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the company’s target accounts.
- Maintain accurate records of sales activities. Skills and Experience
- Technical expertise in automation and proven key account sales experience.
- Engineering‑based technical qualification is highly desirable.
- Strong track record in sales within related industries.
- Current driving licence – a company car is provided.
- Current passport – for planned occasional European and international travel. Due to the large number of responses we receive it is not always possible to respond to every application straight away. If your skills and experience are a match for this role, or any other vacancy we may have, we will normally contact you within 72 hours of receiving your application. Submit your CV. One of our consultants will be pleased to contact you. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rfudc