SMC Corporation is a manufacturer of electro - pneumatic and industrial automation components, successful in providing innovative products and solutions to customers across a wide array of industries. Our success has been achieved through our commitment to providing customers with Japanese quality, customer centric design, locally manufactured products backed by unrivalled commercial support.
We are seeking to appoint a result driven, technically competent sales professional to join our sales team in the role of Area Sales Manager to service growth in the Palmerston North, Wellington and Taranaki regions. Reporting to the Regional Sales Manager the role is responsible for maintaining existing direct & distribution customer relationships whilst developing new business opportunities with potential customers across various industry sectors such food and beverage, packaging, dairy, manufacturing and general engineering.
Ideally, our successful applicant will possess the following skillset and demonstrated previous experience:
* Tertiary qualifications in engineering highly regarded or relevant experience & technical aptitude/skills in either Mechanical, Electrical or Instrumentation
* 3-5 years minimum technical sales experience essential with proven experience in managing a designated sales territory with significant budget accountability and proven consistent track record
* Solid organisational and planning skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks.
* Sound problem solver and reasoning skills with solution selling capability
* Possess exceptional rapport building and relationship building skills
* CRM software package experience and administrative discipline
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills with experience using MS Office suite of programs
* Possess a safety mindset to successfully operate within and promote a safe working environment
* Hold a current New Zealand driver's licence
This is a great opportunity for an energetic technical solution focused salesperson who is accustomed to consistently driving for high performance results.
Our benefits:
* Join a globally respected brand and market leader with highly skilled technical and people managers across ANZ
* Internal promotions and opportunities
* Motor vehicle allowance and generous sales incentive bonus plan
* Annual pay increases and insurance benefits within the company superannuation plan
* Focus on employee Wellbeing & Employee Assistance Programs
To help us find out more about you, please ensure you submit a Cover Letter outlining why you feel this role may be right for you and how you believe your experience will be a good match for us.
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