A EUROPEAN SALES MANAGER is required for my client who is recognised as being one of the leading Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) companies in the home communications technology field.
With global coverage and a comprehensive offering of services, my client has combined their expertise in mechanics to provide their customers with assistance in the full lifecycle of contract electronic manufacturing, from development of products to after-market services. They aspire to be the number one integrated electronics manufacturing services (IEMS) company.
They provide their client’s with total end-to-end solutions consisting of product development services, supply chain management, NPI, manufacturing, and after-market services. They specialise in products including Personal Communications products such as mobile phones and their parts, Home Communications products such as set-top boxes and electronics for flat screen TVs as well as Communications Networks products such as base-stations, tower-top amplifiers, and microwave systems. With a vast offering of services my client has structured themselves to target key customers and further develop their market share; due to this they require a European Sales Manager to join their business.
For the successful candidate this role will be a varied, challenging and rewarding. You will be required to manage European business and sales. Working in partnership with key individuals to develop current business whilst developing additional client’s to ensure agreed revenue budgets are met.
If you are a technically / electronically minded sales individual with experience in either Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS), Electronic Components or an associated product and you are looking for the next step up in your career then this could be the role for you……
The Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for the Management of all aspects of Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) Sales across Europe.
Win new targeted customers with good profitability.
Developing sales pipeline with good quality sales cases.

Essential Requirements

Degree in business or engineering
At least 10 years of work experience on relevant field
Understanding of the Home Communications industry
Working knowledge of manufacturers of Home Communications products such as set-top boxes and electronics for flat screen TVs as well as Communications Networks products such as base-stations, tower-top amplifiers, and microwave systems.
Experience in EMS sales process
Good knowledge on EMS operations
Experience on customer interface
Good knowledge on the financial aspect of EMS
Must be able to work and communicate (in Fluent English) from home office if remote
Excellent customer and internal relationship skills
Excellent selling and presentation skills
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Excellent problem solving skills
Excellent cross-cultural and cross-functional communications skills
Excellent understanding of manufacturing processes and cost drivers
The closing date for this position is the 17th October 2008, to be considered for the role, please forward a copy of your most recent CV with contact details. All applications will be kept completely confidential.