Education and Research Account Manager

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Rohde & Schwarz develops, produces and markets innovative products for test and measurement, broadcast and media, cybersecurity, secure communications, monitoring and network testing areas. Founded 90 years ago, the independent company has an extensive sales and service network in more than 70 countries. We are looking for a new team member to start as soon as possible. Join us to take on exciting tasks and make your ideas real!

Your tasks

• With a growing product portfolio and mature presence in the Education and Research sector, we are looking for a talented and competent Account Manager with a proven record in sales. - The successful candidate will be responsible for driving our relationships with Universities and Research Establishments in the southern half of the UK, and resulting in ambitious revenue growth within the sector.
• You must have good interpersonal skills, be comfortable presenting and discussing our solutions, and be able to work as part of a busy cross functional team, including Sales, Marketing and Support, whilst helping to define our sales strategy.
• Grow R&S market share by driving relationships and presence in Education and Research establishments, working with Product Divisions, Marketing and Sales.
• Drive collaboration and partnerships with Education and Research Establishments.
• Manage leads and work with customers to identify new opportunities and requirements.
• Manage customer activities such as seminars, product demonstrations and offers, with the assistance of other divisions.
• Engage with Product Divisions to provide technical feedback for future product and solution development.

Exciting insights into Rohde & Schwarz

Our colleagues provide insider information about:

• Daily adventures and challenges
• Our passionate team
• The technologies behind the innovative projects and solutions

Your qualifications

• HNC or Degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering/Wireless Communications/High Frequency Technology
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on technology, market, competition and customer requirement trends.
• Experience in a technical, high quality and customer service driven sales environment.
• Knowledge of Education / University / Research Establishments in the UK.
• Active interest in areas of current and future research, such as Quantum, 6G ...
• Action orientated and strong team work abilities.
• Proficiency to self-assess and prioritize activities.
• Enthusiasm for solving complex problems and bringing solutions to customers.
• Ability and willingness to travel on a regular basis (occasional travel abroad).
• Excellent customer facing and inter personal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Strong listening and presentation skills.
• A desire to build a career in technical sales.
• UK National.
• Full and clean driving license.

Interested?

We are looking forward to receiving your application! Please apply online with the job ad reference number.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the listed recruiting contact at any time.

We place great importance on equal opportunities. We are an equal opportunity employer and are looking
forward to receiving your application regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion,
ideology, disability, age as well as sexual orientation and identity.