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System Edström is one of Europe’s leading suppliers of van racking solutions and accessories. Founded in 1958, the company has built a deserved reputation for providing high-quality, durable and reliable van racking solutions, along with a comprehensive service.
If you feel you have the experience and skills that can make a difference and you want to become part of an innovative, forward thinking business, then we look forward to hearing from you.
Current vacancies
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System Edström has been at the cutting edge of product development, sales and service in the van storage sector for more than 60 years and has an enviable 30-year track record in the UK. Their wholesale sector operates with Dealer Partners across the UK supplying them quality products and solutions for these partners to undertake fitting to their end customers.
The role
Reporting to the UK Sales Manager for Conversations division. The role will be responsible for:
Identifying and develop new sales opportunities within your region.
Establish industry relationships with new & existing partners.
Represent System Edstrom at Industry events & conferences.
Plan & execute sales strategy to achieve revenue targets.
Establish a thorough understanding or our product offering and present them effectively to clients.
Achieve monthly sales targets with demonstrable KPIs.
The person
This role offers a great chance to work with an impressive interdisciplinary and entrepreneurial team in a growing environment. We are searching for a talented, enthusiastic and an up-and-coming individual who has the drive and motivation to support the ongoing development of a dynamic and growing business, whilst making a difference. We are looking for a ‘can do’ team player, who brings initiative and is a completer, finisher. In return, you will have the opportunity to develop and grow. Suitability and the right person fit is very important to their culture and success.
Required:
2+ years of business development experience in a B2B role.
Energetic & enthusiastic personality with a desire to develop relationships at all levels of seniority.
The ability to manage an account base and recognise new business opportunities.
A willingness to travel as well as undertake overnight stays.
A keen eye for detail and ensure the effective administration of processes and procedures within our sales cycle.
Take ownership of timely submissions of quotation and tender submissions with a focus on ensuring concise content.
Maintain strong internal relationships and work closely with Operational colleagues as well as with Customer Support Team in managing customer expectations.
Key attributes include being a good communicator at all levels through all mediums, written, verbal, video and face to face. You should be an excellent manager of processes with attention to detail and a strong analytical approach.
Automotive/Leasing or related B2B industry will be preferred.
If you feel you have the capacity to contribute to the commercial function and want to be a part of System Edström’s success story, please forward a detailed CV in confidence to Hardeep Lall at Harbury Consulting our retained recruitment partner. All third-party applications will be redirected to Harbury Consulting to maintain a consistent process and fairness.
This is a new and exciting additional role within the Wholesale division, which has experienced rapid growth over the past 24 months. You will work within the Wholesale channel team to deliver growth and profitability by supporting our existing & expanding network of dealer partners.
Reporting to the channel Manager, you will provide day-to-day support for our dealer partners by ensuring that all quotes and enquiries are dealt with in a timely and accurate manner. Travelling to our dealer partners to undertake meetings and provide support is a necessity for the role, so the flexibility to travel frequently and spend nights away from home is a pre-requisite. In addition to the sales support activities, you will also work closely with other internal departments within System Edström.
Key responsibilities
- Supporting dealers with quotations, designs and providing essential training.
- Become a leader with our DnD design tool (full training given).
- Provide sales support to our Dealer Partners.
- Work with Channel Manager to deliver channel growth, KPI’s with additional sales generation.
- Help develop new partners.
- Undertake customer visits at their business locations.
- Attend & help exhibit at trade shows when applicable.
- Ensure good order flow and service to our dealer network.
- Update systems and databases in a timely and accurate manner.
The person
This role offers a great chance to work with an impressive interdisciplinary and entrepreneurial team. It requires a talented, enthusiastic and up and coming individual who has the drive and motivation to support the ongoing development of a dynamic and growing business whilst making a difference.
We are looking for a ‘can do’ team player, who brings initiative and is a completer, finisher and can learn and grow. In return, you will have the opportunity to develop and grow within this forward-thinking business whilst receiving the best training and knowledge to be a true technical and commercial expert. Your expertise is important but suitability and the right person fit is very important to their culture and will hold you in good stead.
We are not necessarily looking for years of Technical Sales expertise, we are searching for up-and-coming individuals who have got aptitude in a relationship-led role.
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:
- The soft skills and ability to manage an account base and recognise new business opportunities.
- A keen eye for detail and ensure the effective administration of Sales processes and procedures.
- The desire to develop industry relationships and accumulate industry knowledge.
- Good communicator at all levels through all mediums.
- 1/2 years’ experience in related automotive sector/dealership B2B/B2C is desirable.