Sales Executive - Leatherhead, Surrey, United Kingdom - RINA

    RINA
    RINA Leatherhead, Surrey, United Kingdom

    2 weeks ago

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    RINA is a 5600 strong, global engineering corporation providing testing, certification and consulting services across the Defence, Marine, Energy, Transport & Infrastructure and Industrial sectors.

    Job Overview The Head of Sales is in charge of managing the Aerospace & Defence (ASD) BD team, driving and supporting the team to achieve the required targets.

    Reporting to the UK Commercial Senior Director and in conjunction with the Head of Strategic Accounts and Initiatives (SA&I), being responsible for ASD Business Development Managers working with support from capability/delivery service team leaders and consultants to achieve Order Intake and Gross Margin targets.

    In collaboration with ASD Operations, Head of SA&I and supporting Sales / BD functions develop, implement and manage the Commercial Sales Strategy for the UK ASD BU.

    Responsible for developing go to market strategy, and drive sales and business development initiatives.

    Directing and coordinating all sales activities within the team and providing day-to-day line management support including motivating and developing team members.

    Whilst reporting hierarchically to the Snr Director, also work with/provide reporting directly to other Senior stakeholders in the business such as but not limited to Snr Director - Operations (UK and Central ASD Business Unit) and Executive Vice President Industry & CEO RINA Consulting.

    Support Head of SA&I with acquisition of new accounts, new sectors/services, and new geographies.
    Manage and report Sales / Business Development data / statistical analysis against

    Performance Metrics:
    Commercial Order Intake through RINA Sales CRM System and Management generated reports / tools. Develop detailed sales plans per target account and confirm progression and adaptation to maximise penetration and order acquisition.
    Ensure sales target success through close management of sales teams, both assessing the teams' strengths and weaknesses as well as training, coaching and support to development all to a high standard of knowledge, conduct and success ;
    Ensure targets are delivered through people management, performance review, reward, and individual recognition.
    Lead own accounts and undertake senior level business development and sales cycle activity to increase RINA success.
    Manage Key Accounts (other than those defined as Strategic) and future clients of significant potential.
    Lead and provide support on major contracts, for full sales cycle from tenders and quotations through to contract closing activities and capture lessons learned;

    Self-network across the RINA Group both within ASD, Industry and beyond (ex Energy and Mobility) developing cross-selling and mutual opportunities.

    Bachelors degree qualified (or equivalent) in Engineering or related discipline;
    ~A strong and current personal network within the ASD Markets sector is essential.
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