Company Overview

Offering a complete ecosystem of maritime services, including broking, finance, port services and research, Clarksons is at the heart of global shipping. Our unrivalled reach, expertise, and depth of experience, combined with leading research, enables us to partner with clients across every sector to meet the demands of the world’s rapidly evolving maritime, offshore, trade and energy markets. Building on our unique heritage and harnessing our insights to see further, faster, we work with our clients and communities to create strategies that have a positive impact on the industry and the world around us. Dedicated to excellence, it’s our people that drive success for our clients.

To understand more including day-to-day life at Clarksons, visit us at www.clarksons.com

Division Overview

We’re the industry’s leading provider of PPE and MRO products and services as well as one of the energy sector’s most experienced, qualified suppliers. Available globally, our extensive product range is backed by in-house expertise that adds value and ensures our clients’ Offshore teams and assets are protected at all times.

Discover more at www.gibbsafety.com/

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced Salesperson to join us in our Aberdeen office. The ideal candidate will have a successful track record in sales and ideally come from a tooling and supplies or energy background, with knowledge of industrial supplies.

What you’ll be doing

• Responsible for client account management duties and being the key point of contact for clients.
• Help maintain client satisfaction and respond and resolve customer queries in a prompt and professional manner.
• Promote our products to customers and identify product improvements or new products by remaining current on industry trends, market activities, and competitors.
• Gather feedback from clients or prospects and share with internal teams.
• Place purchase orders, updating stock system and ensure administration is kept up to date.
• Participate on behalf of the company in exhibitions and conferences.
• Additional / ad hoc duties as required in order to meet the needs of the business.

What we’re looking for

We invite applications from candidates who can demonstrate:

• Drive and self-motivation, with the desire and commitment to succeed, deliver excellence and make positive change;
• Relationship building, with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to quickly build rapport;
• Collaboration, able to work well with others across diverse backgrounds to share information, develop skills, and deliver results;
• Resilience with the ability to persist and adapt;
• Smart problem-solving and analytical abilities, with a curious and inquisitive mind, and an openness to new ideas;
• Professional integrity and a respect for company values.

Other requirements

• Proven sales track record in relevant industry
• Experience within tooling & supplies, energy or renewables sectors preferable
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to build effective relationships
• Client service oriented
• Strong communicator, both verbal and written
• Self-starter who is able to multi-task and prioritise to meet deadlines
• Highly organised and efficient working manner
• Strong problem-solving skills, and able to use initiative
• Team player, who is also able to work well independently
• Able to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Flexible and proactive approach to work