Job Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include:
· Assist the business unit in the pre-sales activities to include site surveys and costing/quote preparation
· Have a complete understanding of the requirements, customer documentation, including annotating and feeding back on customer URS, and technical solution
· Stay up to date with the latest technology/products
· Liaise with the Sales team to ensure that all information to accurately assess the requirements to prepare and cost a complete quotation are in place
· The role requires contact with Customers, including attendance to site meetings and survey packaging lines to assist in providing a technical solution
· The applicant will be determined and methodical in pursuit of the agreed objectives. The ability to prioritize and to meet agreed time frame dates with our customers and to manage time efficiently will be critical to success in this role
· In order to be successful in this role, the candidate will follow agreed procedures, management systems such as CRM/ Sharepoint and SOP’s as required
· Update CRM with information required as part of the role (upload of documentation)
· Possibly, during quiet periods support PMs with UKI projects.
· Required to travel in the UK and Ireland and rare but occasional travel abroad.
· Deliver CIC demos to customer
· Ensure sales and development objectives are met, forecasted aligned with objectives
· Serve as the main point of contact for accounts and development of new opportunities where the person would have previous contacts.
· Build and maintain strong relationships with current and potential customers through proactive communication and regular visits to discuss projects or commercial opportunities.
· Plan and execute regular visits with current and potential customers and effectively identify and manage accordingly customer needs and demands.
· Maintain and continuously improve knowledge about products, applications and markets in the industry
· Follow the Group sales and marketing processes and practices to drive sales and development in the segment.
· Evaluate and propose innovative solutions for customer problems and coordinate with internal resources when needed to meet customer requests/demands and ensure issues are resolved
· Develop and maintain effective working relationships with other internal departments
· Perform other duties as assigned or required
Why Join Crest Solutions?
In Crest Solutions we understand that our people are our greatest asset. For this reason and many others, we take care of them. As part of the Crest Solutions team, you will be exposed to, and have the opportunity to work with, the latest cutting-edge technologies. You will have the opportunity to work with Blue-Chip clients across the pharmaceutical industry while winning multi-million-euro tenders. With Crest Solutions working in an exciting growth area, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Crest Solutions.
This role also includes great personal benefits and professional growth opportunities. An example of what is offered to our team members is as follows:
· Competitive salary
· Competitive commission and bonus package
· Company Car
· Full healthcare cover, leave benefits, life assurance, flextime and pension scheme
· A varied and exciting career with Crest Solutions with opportunities to work in a cutting-edge, innovative technological environment
· A structured approach to professional development opportunities with an educational assistance program
Crest Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.
Experience and skills:
· 7 years of sales experience in machine vision and preferably in LifeScience.
· Experience managing sales and development
· Ability to educate customers/colleagues both on the technical and commercial side, and communicate/present well in a succinct and compelling way
· Excellent initiative, autonomy and enthusiasm
· Experience and ability to work in a global matrix
· Ability to travel approximately 30% to 50%, including some international travel