Product Specialist - Large Excavators

•    Develops Key Accounts within the Quarrying, & Demolition sector and support Liebherr global Key Account customers in the UK.
•    Provides technical expertise and product knowledge to customers and LGB sales force.
•    Identifies and attends relevant tradeshow and association groups affiliated with product group and application.
•    Seeks sales opportunities with end-customers and coordinates sales efforts with LGB sales force.
•    To support the UK sales team to ensure the excavator market share is achieved in line with annual sales forecasts 
•    To guide, mentor and motivate the UK sales team to ensure Company goals are met
•    Prepares quotes for specialized machines and standard machines and attachments in LIAS. 
•    Collects and maintains competitive pricing data and product information on all major competitors.
•    Manages the development of training programs to maximize product knowledge of LGB sales force to achieve increased market share across the product range.
•    Develops with marketing department product literature, marketing materials and trade show/event/association.
•    Identifies product improvements and configurations for equipment in varying applications in the UK market.
•    Partners and collaborates with the factory to undertake market studies for the future development of the product line.
•    Uses market intelligence to create and present growth plan to increase market share.  
•    Maintains all customer contact visits into the customer retention management database.
•    Manages ongoing communication to the respective department regarding product support problems and recommended solutions.
•    Answers Factory inquiries in a timely manner.
•    Responsible for reporting to upper-level management (LFR/LGB) with progress reports on a regular basis.
•    Prepares and follows up on quotations and tenders.
•    Works closely with After Sales team, especially in respect of service contracts, repair and maintenance contracts, etc.
•    Works closely with the sales office organisation and other departments to maximise productivity and reduce costs.
•    Attend exhibitions as required.
•    Extensive travel both in the UK and overseas as required.