Are you ready for a challenge and varied role? Are you currently working in Sales and looking for a new opportunity in technical sales?
We are looking to expand our team with
Junior Sales Manager – Filtration (m-f-d)The Markert Group is an innovative company with approximately 230 employees in Germany and abroad. We are one of the leading specialty suppliers of textile filter technology and hose systems. Our customers include national and international companies in the chemical, mining, and metallurgy sectors, as well as the pharmaceutical and food industries and the mechanical and plant engineering sectors.
Our vision:The number one in filter and hose line technology
As a Junior Area Sales Manager you will support direct sales efforts for the products for the Markert Group.You will train directly with a senior salesman out of our facility in San Vittore Olona (MI). He will have immediate direct responsibility over the water treatment, aggregates and industrial wastewater sectors in Italy. The plan for this role is to grow into full territorial responsibility after the training. You will work from our Milan based manufacturing plant and travel to customers as needed. Ultimately, responsible for driving B2B sales growth and for providing excellent after-sales service to our customers. The role will propagate the Markert brand, increase sales and profitability while designating and implementing the corporate sales strategy for the region. You will also have to take care and develop the actual partners in Turkey and Iberia.
Your Job
Drive direct B2B sales and develop new accounts, generate leads
Mushroom existing accounts and provide excellent customer service
Conduct market research and surveys to study the customer base and competitor strategies
Develop and implement sales strategies for the region along with the sales team
Develop and maintain a strong customer database in the CRM
What You Bring
Bachelor of Science or Arts (BS/BA) with a major in Marketing, Business or Engineering (preferred) fields
Excellent sales skills
Strong technical understanding and the ability to build on those concepts
Ability to present and sell to engineering, operations, and senior leadership teams
A passion for people with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong customer service-oriented work philosophy
Ability to read and understand technical drawings and convey all technical aspects of our product lines
Excellent knowledge in M 365 (MS Office). Willingness to learn and work with ERP, CRM
After training period of 6 months, minimum 50% travel is expected
What We Offer
Individual development opportunities
Trust-based autonomy in your own area
International opportunities
Long-term collaboration in a growing company
Your next stepWe look forward to receiving your application.
Contact: Alessandra Moretti for Markert Italia | Doreen Friese-Müller (Germany)
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