Careers at Detectamet - Shaping the Future of Food Safety

Location: Pocklington (near York), UK

Join a dynamic, innovative team at Detectamet, the global leader in Metal Detectable and X-Ray Visible solutions. Our mission is to make the unseen, seen, and our cutting-edge products help protect consumers and businesses worldwide. We are seeking a driven and experienced European Sales Manager to lead our efforts in expanding our market presence across Europe. If you have a passion for sales, a proven track record, and the ambition to succeed, this is the opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the European sales team, setting clear objectives and providing coaching, mentoring, and performance monitoring.
• Develop and implement strategic growth plans to expand into new markets, products, and customer segments across Europe.
• Establish and exceed revenue targets through effective goal-setting and accurate forecasting.
• Drive continuous service improvements and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Generate leads and build long-term relationships with both new and existing customers.
• Leverage market insights and business intelligence to identify growth opportunities and refine strategies.
• Collaborate with internal departments to resolve customer-related issues and deliver seamless service.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years’ sales experience with a proven track record of achieving targets.
• Demonstrated ability to lead the sales process from start to finish and deliver measurable results.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Experience with CRM systems to track, manage, and optimise the sales pipeline.
• Industry experience in sectors such as Industrial, Food, Pharma, or Workplace Supplies is preferred.
• Willingness to travel across Europe.
• Proficiency in additional languages is a plus but not essential.

What We Offer:

• Competitive base salary
• Bonus scheme
• 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays
• Birthday off
• Long service award
• Pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Hybrid working options

If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and help drive our European expansion, we want to hear from you. Join Detectamet and be part of a team that’s making a difference globally!

Location: Pocklington (near York), UK

Join the innovative and fast-paced team at Detectamet, the world leader in Metal Detectable and X-Ray Visible solutions. Our mission is to make the unseen visible, providing cutting-edge products that safeguard consumers and businesses across the globe. We're expanding our European market presence and are looking for a motivated Key Account Manager to help drive this growth. If you’re passionate about sales, have a proven track record, and are looking for a new challenge, this role could be the perfect fit.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identifying new business opportunities, including new markets, new clients, new partnerships, new products and services
• Manage a small portfolio of key accounts
• Creating strategies to successfully reach new business opportunities
• Maintaining and developing relationships with current key distributors
• Handle customer interactions via calls, emails, and online chats, supporting the wider team as needed
• Process orders, quotes, and other customer requests efficiently
• Pitching sales and products to new and existing, providing tailored solutions
• Identify opportunities to upsell and expand account growth
• Attend conferences and events to build relationships with industry partners and staying up to date with new trends
• Conduct audits and business reviews during visits to key customers and prospects as needed.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a business development sales-focused role
• Strong sales, negotiation, and communication skills
• Ability to thrive under pressure and solve problems proactively
• Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel and Outlook
• A keen eye for detail with the ability to multitask, prioritise, and manage time efficiently
• Based near Pocklington, UK (near York).

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Bonus scheme
• 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Long service award
• Free on-site parking.

Opportunities for career progression Ready to advance your career and contribute to Detectamet’s continued success across the UK? Apply now and be part of a global team that’s making a real impact!

Location: Korschenbroich (Dusseldorf area), Germany

Join the innovative and fast-paced team at Detectamet, the world leader in Metal Detectable and X-Ray Visible solutions. Our mission is to make the unseen visible, providing cutting-edge products that safeguard consumers and businesses across the globe. We're expanding our European market presence and are looking for a motivated Business Development Manager to help drive this growth. If you’re passionate about sales, have a proven track record, and are looking for a new challenge, this role could be the perfect fit.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identifying new business opportunities, including new markets, new clients, new partnerships, new products and services
• Manage a small portfolio of key accounts
• Creating strategies to successfully reach new business opportunities
• Maintaining and developing relationships with current key distributors
• Handle customer interactions via calls, emails, and online chats, supporting the wider team as needed
• Process orders, quotes, and other customer requests efficiently
• Pitching sales and products to new and existing, providing tailored solutions
• Identify opportunities to upsell and expand account growth
• Attend conferences and events to build relationships with industry partners and staying up to date with new trends
• Conduct audits and business reviews during visits to key customers and prospects as needed.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a business development sales-focused role
• Strong sales, negotiation, and communication skills
• Ability to thrive under pressure and solve problems proactively
• Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel and Outlook
• A keen eye for detail with the ability to multitask, prioritise, and manage time efficiently
• A working level of French or German would be an advantage but not essential. Professional working proficiency in English
• Frequent travel within Europe
• Based near Korschenbroich, Germany (near Dusseldorf).

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Bonus scheme
• 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Long service award
• Free on-site parking
• Opportunities for career progression.

Ready to advance your career and contribute to Detectamet’s continued success across Europe? Apply now and be part of a global team that’s making a real impact!

Location: Pocklington (near York), UK 

Join the innovative and fast-paced team at Detectamet, the world leader in Metal Detectable and X-Ray Visible solutions. Our mission is to make the unseen visible, providing cutting-edge products that safeguard consumers and businesses across the globe. We're expanding our UK market presence and are looking for a motivated Key Account Manager to help drive this growth. If you’re passionate about sales, have a proven track record, and are looking for a new challenge, this role could be the perfect fit.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of accounts, consistently achieving and exceeding revenue targets
• Handle customer interactions via calls, emails, and online chats, supporting the wider team
• Process orders, quotes, and other customer requests efficiently
• Build and maintain positive relationships with customers to ensure satisfaction
• Address and resolve customer issues promptly, providing tailored solutions
• Identify opportunities to upsell and expand account growth
• Collaborating with the sales team to maximise profit by up-selling or cross-selling
• Represent the business at trade shows where needed
• Conduct audits and business reviews during visits to key customers as needed.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a sales-focused role
• Strong sales, negotiation, and communication skills
• Ability to thrive under pressure and solve problems proactively
• Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel and Outlook
• Experience with Sage platforms (desirable)
• A keen eye for detail with the ability to multitask, prioritise, and manage time efficiently.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Bonus scheme
• 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Long service award
• Free on-site parking
• Opportunities for career progression.

Ready to advance your career and contribute to Detectamet’s continued success in the UK? Apply now and be part of a global team that’s making a real impact!