Business - Recruitment

Following the acquisition of Zünd Plotting Systems (UK) Ltd by Zünd Systemtechnik AG, the company is further expanding with the recruitment of new sales and engineering experts.

Zünd UK is a world leader in the development and manufacture of digital flatbed cutting machinery used in a wide range of industries typically including signs and display graphics, print and packaging, textiles, composites, aerospace, motorsport and the leather industry.

Due to strong growth and continued investment in the development of our customer service provision, Zünd Plotting Systems (UK) Ltd. is currently recruiting for three Service Engineer positions;

• Northern Field Service Engineer
• Southern Field Service Engineer
• Internal Service Support Engineer – Based at St. Albans, UK
  
  

For the Field Service Engineer positions, Zünd is seeking a suitably qualified person ideally to HNC, HND, B/Eng or equivalent in any engineering discipline. Candidates must possess strong computer skills and the ability to use CAD or graphics software would be an advantage.

The work involves the installation and maintenance of high value flatbed cutting capital equipment throughout the UK and Ireland and may involve some European travel. Further responsibilities involve training customers on the use of the equipment and software, on site trouble shooting and repair along with remote telephone support.

Candidates must possess good analytical trouble shooting skills, self-motivated, articulate, customer facing, good time management, as well as being able to demonstrate a hands-on, practical and flexible approach.

Candidates should hold a full UK clean driving license and be in a position to travel at short notice if requested - mainly UK and Ireland. The role will potentially involve a proportion of the working week away from home; occasional weekend work may be required.

For the Internal Service Support Engineer position, the primary responsibility will be to provide telephone/remote access support to our customers and site based engineers regarding all our products, services and applications. In house repairs, and in-house machine refurbishments.

The candidate must possess a good and articulate telephone manner, customer focus, empathy, good analytical trouble shooting skills, self-motivated, as well as being able to demonstrate a hands-on, practical and flexible approach.

The role could potentially involve a small amount of field based work as and when required. Candidates should hold a full UK clean driving license and be able to travel at short notice if requested.

In all cases the right candidates can expect to receive a highly competitive remuneration package, company car, BUPA, contributory pension and a good team of colleagues. Full product training is provided and we offer opportunities for further development.

Applicants should send their CV with a covering letter to: Louise McCord, Zünd Plotting Systems (UK) Ltd. Unit 1, Spring Valley Business Centre, Porters Wood, St. Albans, Herts, AL3 6PD or by e-mail to louisem@zund.co.uk 

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Zünd UK Ltd are seeking to expand the existing sales capability with two additional Sales Account Managers to promote and sell our flatbed cutting hardware and software solutions, to new and existing customers alike.

Sales areas: UK North and UK South.

Key Responsibilities

• Sales prospecting for new business.
• Account managing existing accounts.
• Establish business & customer relationships, generate proposals, pursue strategies for targeted projects, meet sales targets.
• Keep abreast of developments & business opportunities in the appropriate markets, and follow-up opportunities by applying appropriate sales, negotiation & closing techniques.
• Provide market intelligence and feedback on competitors' pricing & position in the respective segments to enable appropriate marketing plans to be developed for driving growth.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience in selling typically within any of the Graphics, Sign & Digital, Packaging & Retail, Technical Textile, Engineering or Composite sectors.
• Understanding of sales and customer service principles including negotiation, influencing and closing.
• Successful in both up-selling to existing customers and developing new customers.
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic with an eye to time management, and delivering against deadlines. Able to work alone as well as part of a team.
• A desire to constantly learn, improve and win.

Package

• Generous basic, plus uncapped commission package.
• Company car (Exec).
• Private medical cover (BUPA).
• Co pension scheme – 5% contribution company matched.

 

Company Description

The Zünd name is synonymous with the words quality, reliability & performance.

Established in 1993, Zünd UK has become one of the industry leaders in the supply and service of precision cutting systems.

Located in North London (St. Albans) is Zünd UK’s sales and service centre. It’s also where we have our ‘state of the art’ demonstration suite complete with the new S3, G3 & D3 cutters range, table options, and finishing solutions.

Twenty-four years on, Zünd UK is renowned for its’ excellent customer service and superior engineering skills. We have UK-based service engineers & locally stock spare parts.

With many customers running systems 24 hours a day it is imperative that they have peace of mind with regard to the performance and reliability of the machine. Factory trained technicians and a comprehensive spares service at Zünd UK ensure that all systems are maintained to the highest level and with a fast response by our UK-based engineers.

We understand how important it is to have the opportunity to see and test the machines properly without haste or cost, so our demonstration suite is open for users to bring their own work for finishing and testing here in the UK.

Zünd UK offers finishing solutions into a wide range of different markets, typically but not limited to Graphics, Sign & Display, Textile, Aviation, Motor Sport, Engineering, Packaging and Retail.

Please forward your CV to Louise McCord at louisem@zund.co.uk 

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