Aftermarket Sales Representative

Sheffield
10 months ago
Applications closed

Aftermarket Sales Representative
Up to £50,000 (dependent upon experience)
Sheffield (Hybrid working pattern)

Our Client

This UK-based, family-owned business has been operating for over 100 years. It brings extensive experience in delivering innovative engineering solutions and integrated systems tailored to suit the needs of its customers. With a broad portfolio of high-quality products, the organisation demonstrates strong design and engineering capabilities, honed through decades of practical experience. It also provides dedicated site services, supported by specialist maintenance teams with deep mechanical expertise, ensuring that operations run smoothly with minimal disruption.

The Role

This position is responsible for achieving annual order intake targets within the Aftermarket business, focusing on both spares and services. You will play a key role in developing successful sales strategies, identifying new business opportunities, and delivering high-quality tenders. Collaborating with the wider team, you will be instrumental in driving growth and maintaining client relationships.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sales within the aftermarket equipment or solutions sector. You should demonstrate a proven track record of successfully growing sales and building long-lasting client relationships. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential for engaging with clients and internal teams, as well as for crafting persuasive sales proposals and quotations.

To excel in this role, you will need to be highly organised with excellent time management skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM systems is required, along with the ability to manage sales pipelines and accurately forecast sales. The role involves both domestic and international travel to meet order intake targets, as well as providing ongoing client support to ensure long-term satisfaction and loyalty.

To Apply

This is an excellent opportunity in an innovative, agile and forward-thinking business. Interested parties should apply accordingly or contact Mike Pritchard-Howarth in the first instance for a confidential conversation. Contact details can be found via the Newman Stewart website.

About Us

Newman Stewart is a boutique executive search firm, delivering high-performing candidates to high-profile and mission-critical assignments. With a proven track record of success globally, we are the recruitment partner of choice to many blue chip, medium and small organisations, providing Executive Search, Management Selection and Psychometric Assessment Services to its clients

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