Drives & Motion Product Sales Specialist in Leeds

Routeco is looking towards a bright future as a growing part of Sonepar, an independent family‑owned company with global market leadership in B‑to‑B distribution of electrical products, solutions and related services. You’ll be joining a growing organisation in the UK of over 250 associates at one of the UK's leading distributors of industrial automation and control products.

If you are looking for a company that has a long‑term vision and cares about its people and the planet, then look no further. We want you to join and contribute to a team that is constantly striving to be LaRéférence.

An opportunity has arisen for a Product Sales Specialist, who will be responsible for providing technical knowledge, advice, and support to external customers. The successful candidate will develop profitable Motion & Variable Speed Drives sales growth within Routeco owned accounts, in line with company targets. The role will consist of developing existing accounts and new business development targets with technical solutions.

• Responsibility for the profitable growth of the Motion & Variable Speed Drives business in their relevant geographical area (North East).
• Manage the day‑to‑day sales activity of Motion & Drives products.
• Find and convert New Business development opportunities and priority target accounts.
• Offer training, advice and assistance to the wider sales team.
• Attend joint customer visits with the wider sales teams.
• Ensure own level of personal development and product knowledge is kept up to date.
• Communicate and interface with all other branches and departments on commercial issues and portray a professional image at all times.
• Be accountable for personal development and contribute to the evaluation of performance in line with Routeco’s core competencies and learning and development framework.
• Take on additional tasks in order to meet departmental, project related or developmental objectives.
• Compliance with H&S policy and procedures.

The job calls for a person who enjoys dealing with people, creating and maintaining relationships as well as making a good impression both personally and for the organisation. It is important the job holder should have the persistence and flexibility to see a job through to conclusion. The ability to make favourable impressions on others will be an important attribute. It is important that the job holder can demonstrate the ability to work under pressure and exhibit exceptional commercial acumen.

Experience in similar sales/customer service environments is important. A good level of technical education is required; HNC/HND in Mechanical engineering (or equivalent electrical engineering qualification) would be advantageous. A detailed knowledge of Variable Speed Drives and Motion control mechanical systems and system architecture is essential. It is important that the role holder has experience in field sales. The role holder will have the ability to provide practical solutions, solve problems and look for continuous improvements for both the customer and the company.

• Competitive Salary depending on skills and experience.
• Generous Time Off: Start with 25 days of annual leave, increasing with length of service up to 30 days with the option to flex up/down 5 days.
• Long Service Rewards: Celebrate your milestones with special gifts and up to 5 extra holiday days in your anniversary year.
• Wellness Benefits: Access a health and wellbeing cashback scheme and single private medical cover.
• Financial Security: Benefit from life assurance coverage at 4 times your salary.
• Free Shares: you will be eligible to receive free shares after completing 3 years of service.
• Pension Plan: Join our group personal pension plan with a 5% employer contribution.
• Continuous Learning: Unlock a LinkedIn Learning licence to enhance your skills.
• Family‑Friendly Leave: Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Recognition: Receive discretionary ‘on the spot’ and value‑based awards for outstanding performance.
• Volunteer Time Off: Get paid time off for participating in our volunteering programmes.
• Exclusive Discounts: Access the Associate Discounts Portal for savings.
• Referral Bonuses: Earn financial reward for referring talented individuals.
• Cycle Scheme: Access to salary sacrifice Cycle Scheme.
• Wellbeing Support and Employee Assistance: Access a 24/7 support program through Unum, and Mental Health First Aiders.
• Fitness Benefits: Enjoy gym membership discounts.
• Workplace Giving: Contribute to meaningful causes.

Routeco are committed to embedding diversity and inclusion across the whole organisation, a place where we can all be ourselves. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all current and prospective employees and will not discriminate based on a person’s race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, source of income, parental status, or any other protected status and we will strive to build a culture that values meritocracy, openness, fairness, and transparency.

As part of our commitment to increase workplace diversity, we have introduced the practice of anonymising CVs to help remove bias by omitting personally identifiable information, such as name, gender, age and education. We aim for an inclusive work environment where everyone can reach their full potential. If you require any adjustments to our recruitment process, please let us know as part of your application.

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