Address“Customers insist on Bürkert people as unique partners”
Our global mission statement is focused on people, not products, brand or services. This is what makes a role at Bürkert such an exciting opportunity to join a supportive, team based culture as you develop your Sales career in the field of Operational Technology.
The Company
Bürkert is a leading German manufacturer of automation products for Operational Technology. We have over 75 years of experience in designing and building innovative and reliable equipment for process control applications used in a wide range of essential industries including food & beverage, pharmaceutical, gas handling, water treatment and micro fluidics.
Having been established in Australia for over 40 years, we have become a key player in the automation market with lots of potential to further grow. Our brand is synonymous with innovation, quality and reliability but most importantly we are represented by experienced and knowledgeable people who are committed to creating real value for our customers.
The Opportunity
In our drive to further grow Bürkert, we now have an exciting opportunity for a motivated Technical Sales Representative to join our internal Sales Department. The role is located in our corporate head office in Norwest Business Park NSW 2153 with on-site parking. Training and marketing support will be ongoing to ensure success in the role.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Develop technical solutions that align applications and products in essential industries such as food & beverage, pharmaceutical, gas handling, water treatment and micro fluidics
- Identify product and service value add opportunities throughout our extensive catalogue range in order to maximise growth and cross selling opportunities
- Prepare and deliver quotations and solutions tailored to customer needs
- Build and maintain relationships with new and existing customers
- Source new sales opportunities through inbound lead follow up
- Active outbound calling in order to initiate and follow up on marketing campaigns
About You
The ideal candidate will be a proactive and self-driven professional in sales and business development who is looking to expand their skillset and career in the field of Operational Technology. To be successful you will have:
- Exposure or experience in process automation, instrumentation and technology solutions
- An engineering, electrical or mechanical qualification or degree
- Strong commercial acumen, sales and negotiation skills
- Ability to develop and maintain internal and external stakeholder relationships
- The ability to work autonomously
- An inquisitive nature, be someone who likes to tinker, who thinks beyond the theory and strives to apply their skills in a broad market of interesting applications
- An attitude that is positive, enthusiastic about success and a work ethic that is passionate about what you do and how you go about achieving strong sales growth results
- Excellent communicator, both written and oral
- Australian citizen or permanent resident need only apply.
What’s in it for you
For the successful applicant, you will join a tight knit, yet highly experienced team which will allow you to forge a secure career within a small multinational organisation. We offer a competitive remuneration package with an uncapped bonus structure that will commensurate with qualifications and experience. A number of other monetary, professional and social benefits are also offered including flexible working and an opportunity to visit our German headquarters.
