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Account Manager

Salary
£55,000 - £70,000 per annum
Reference
Ref SD514
Hours
Full time
ACCOUNT MANAGER – MOBILE HYDRAULICS (IRELAND)




Our client is a well established international manufacturer and supplier of hydraulic components and systems, serving OEMs across a wide range of industries. Due to continued growth, they are looking to strengthen their presence in Ireland.




This is a field-based role covering the whole island of Ireland, responsible for managing and growing relationships with major OEMs in the construction and agricultural machinery sectors. You will work mainly from home and on the road, with occasional meetings at the company’s offices and some travel to the UK and continental Europe.




Reporting to the Sales Manager, you will promote the specification, application and sale of the company’s products and services to both existing and prospective customers.




Key Responsibilities:

Grow sales with existing OEM customers and win new business across Ireland.
Identify and open up new markets and applications to broaden the product portfolio.
Partner with internal product specialists to run customer projects from specification through to supply.
Liaise with the internal sales support team on orders, pricing and account matters.
Manage and develop a portfolio of key accounts.
Drive business development activity and maintain an accurate sales pipeline.



Essential Requirements:

Proven technical field sales experience, including managing OEM key accounts.
Sound knowledge of hydraulic components and how they are applied.
Able to read and understand hydraulic circuit diagrams.
Qualified to NFQ Level 6 (Higher Certificate) in a relevant engineering discipline, or equivalent knowledge/experience.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Self-motivated and well organised, with the ability to plan and manage your own time.
Comfortable working with sales forecasts and spreadsheets.
A good grasp of the sales cycle and a knack for spotting new opportunities.
Full, clean driving licence valid in Ireland.
Eligible to live and work in Ireland, and willing to travel throughout the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.



Full product training will be provided. The package includes a competitive salary, an attractive benefits package and a company car.