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Business Development Manager / Sales Manager / Sales Engineer required to join a supplier of Industrial IT and computer based solutions including, embedded pcs, embedded computers, industrial computers, edge computing, computing hardware, IoT solutions, industrial networking, edge Connectivity, etc.

The successful Business Development Manager / Sales Manager / Sales Engineer can be based anywhere in the UK and will have a proven background selling high value projects within industrial IT solutions, computer based solutions, IT integration (Hardware & software), embedded pcs, embedded computers, industrial computers, edge computing, computing hardware, IoT solutions, industrial networking, Edge Connectivity, industrial automation, or similar

This is a fully remote position where you’ll be responsible developing new business.  

Package
Up to £70,000 depending on experience
Car allowance - £500 pm
Uncapped commission based on high value orders. Higher commission % based on new projects
Plus additional benefits
 
Role
Selling industrial IT & computer based solutions including, IT integration (Hardware & software), embedded pcs, embedded computers, industrial computers, edge computing, computing hardware, IoT solutions, industrial networking, Edge Connectivity, etc
Working from home, covering UK wide
Selling high value projects typically between £500,000 – £1M
Selling into Defence, Healthcare, Automation, Transportation and Communications sectors
New business development and account management
Engage in a balanced mix of opportunity nurturing and relationship building activities
Actively identify and engage in networking opportunities at industry events to meet
potential and targeted prospects
Working with the bid team, complete professional sales quotations/proposals
Work with the marketing team

Requirements
Proven experience as a Business Development Manager / Sales Manager / Sales Engineer / Sales Executive or similar
Knowledge of industrial IT & computer based solutions including, IT integration (Hardware & software), embedded pcs, embedded computers, industrial computers, edge computing, computing hardware, IoT solutions, industrial networking, Edge Connectivity or similar
A track record of project / solutions selling

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