Our client is a multinational conglomerate and world leader in technology and capital goods with a unique combination of raw material and processing expertise. With its top-quality products and system solutions using Steel and other metals, it is one of the leading partners to the automotive and consumer goods industries in Europe and to the oil and gas and offshore industries worldwide.

At the forefront of coated Steel technology and with a reputation on the market for being the premier plate producing Mill in Europe, this is an exciting opportunity for a candidate from a Steel or metals background to advance their career with a power house in Steel production.

Position summary

We are looking for a Sales Manager to join our team in Scotland. In this role, you will be responsible for strip and flat steel sales in construction, engineering, manufacturing, offshore and the automotive industries.

Your strategical focus will be on developing and executing the sales strategy across the Scottish market; with an emphasis on acquiring new customers and identifying growth areas. Also, retaining and growing our clients valuable corporate relationships.

Develop new business in the Automotive industry and Electrical Steel industry and meet sales goals

Identify networking opportunities to acquire new customers

Participate in trade fairs and congresses in order to maintain / improve our level of market competitiveness through constant industry contact

Implement product/customer/market strategies for flat carbon steel products and ability to produce offers, pricing and contracts

Customer Relationship Management: cultivate, optimize and extend relationships with customers including the identification of cross-selling opportunities

The Essentials

Experience in the steel industry is vital; with a clear understanding about steel products and market knowledge

Experience in B2B (Sales, Purchasing, etc.) at least 4-5 year’s

Enthusiasm for a demanding industrial product and technical understanding

A strong team player who enjoys the art of sales coupled with a relentless hunter mentality

An already established network within the industry is preferred

Self-confident, positive, extrovert personality

Outstanding communication skills - written, verbal, presentation and interpersonal

Sales Manager / UK Steel Industry / Plate Producer / Technical Sales / Business Development / International Travel /