Sales Executive (Manufacturing) in Bedford

Sales Executive (Manufacturing) Bedfordshire £40,000 per annum + (Depending on industry exp.) + Bonus Permanent position Are you an experienced and motivated B2B Sales Executive, looking for a new role challenge in the manufacturing sector? If so, we currently have a permanent position available for a well-respected and successful company in Bedford. This role involves growing existing accounts and developing new business, with an emphasis on proactively identifying sales opportunities. We are looking for a candidate who has experience of business to business (B2B) sales in a manufacturing environment and a drive to engage with prospective customers. Responsibilities required include: Proactively participate in outbound sales activity, including targeted cold calls and customer visits Identify opportunities to generate new business and put strategies in place to achieve success Manage a portfolio of key customer accounts, maintaining strong relationships and regular contact Achieve set gross profit targets for managed accounts, new business and other business Deal with incoming enquiries and third-party stock sourcing where necessary Provide regular feedback on sales performance and market/customer trends Working mainly office-based but sometimes visiting key customers or important prospects, when required Ensure in-depth knowledge of our entire product range and competition Develop a thorough understanding of customer requirements on a business and technical level Experience required for the Sales Executive include: A minimum of 3 years previous experience of B2B sales within the manufacturing and / or engineering sector/s Ability to learn technical product details quickly and effectively Demonstrate evidence of previous key