Sales Support Staff in Runcorn

Purpose of the Role
In this newly created position within our New Business, DES, and Life Sciences department, you will act as the vital link between our commercial ambitions and operational excellence. Your mission is to streamline the sales cycle by providing high-level administrative and coordination support. This ensures our sales teams can focus on building relationships, while you manage the critical documentation and processes that underpin our growth in the UK market.

A Day in Your Life
Your day will be varied and fast-paced, primarily based at our Runcorn office. You may begin by coordinating complex bid documentation or updating the CRM system to ensure accurate sales forecasting. Throughout the day, you will:

• Liaise with internal stakeholders to gather technical and commercial data for proposals
• Manage incoming customer inquiries
• Ensure all sales-related administrative tasks are executed with precision

You are the engine room of the sales process, maintaining momentum from initial contact through to contract signature.

Key Challenges
As this is a newly created role, you will play a key part in establishing efficient workflows where they may not yet exist. You will need to:

• Balance competing priorities across multiple sales streams, including Decentralised Energy Solutions (DES) and Life Sciences
• Adapt quickly between different technical contexts
• Maintain high accuracy under tight deadlines

Your ability to stay organised and deliver consistently high standards will be critical to success.

Growth & Career Opportunities
Joining a global leader founded in Tokyo in 1915 means becoming part of a long-standing legacy of innovation. At Yokogawa United Kingdom Ltd., we prioritise long-term development. This role offers:

• Exposure to emerging business sectors
• Insight into industrial automation and life sciences
• Opportunities to grow into more complex commercial roles or specialise in specific markets as the department expands

Team & Culture
Our Runcorn team is collaborative, technically skilled, and driven by a shared goal of enabling a sustainable future. We foster a culture built on:

• Precision and integrity
• Strong communication
• Supportive, solution-oriented teamwork

You will work closely with experienced sales managers and engineers who value clarity and collaboration.

Who You Are
You are a highly organised professional with a natural aptitude for administration and customer service. You:

• Thrive in detail-oriented environments
• Enjoy managing multiple priorities simultaneously
• Communicate clearly and effectively
• Translate complex requirements into structured, actionable tasks
• Demonstrate resilience in a fast-paced sales environment

A proactive mindset and a desire to improve processes will set you apart.

What You’ll Do

• Coordinate the preparation and submission of sales proposals and tender documents
• Maintain and update CRM systems to ensure data accuracy and reporting integrity
• Act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders
• Support the sales team with meeting preparation, travel coordination, and event management
• Ensure all activities comply with internal quality standards and UK regulatory requirements

What You Bring

• Proven experience in a sales support or high-level administrative role
• Ideally, experience within a technical or industrial environment
• Strong proficiency in modern office software and CRM platforms

Why Join Now
This is a pivotal moment to join Yokogawa United Kingdom Ltd. as we expand within the New Business and Life Sciences sectors. By joining now, you will:

• Shape how sales support is delivered in high-growth areas
• Contribute to solving global energy and health challenges
• Play a meaningful role in a growing, forward-looking team

What We Offer
We provide a professional and supportive working environment based on a 37.5-hour working week. Your package includes:

• 28 days of paid annual leave (inclusive of public holidays)
• A 6-month probation period
• Notice period of 1–3 months depending on service
• Cycle to Work scheme (up to £2,500)
• Car salary sacrifice scheme
• Employer-paid healthcare via Westfield Health
• Life Assurance (6x basic annual salary)
• Group Income Protection
• Pension scheme with Royal London, with employer contributions between 8% and 12.5% after probation

Additional Information
Candidates must have the right to work in the United Kingdom (no sponsorship available). Yokogawa United Kingdom Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.