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You will work closely with installers, integrators, consultants and end-user organisations to specify, demonstrate and sell our access control and identification solutions - acting as the technical authority who can translate complex product capability into a compelling, workable solution for the customer.\nFor almost 40 years, deister has been at the forefront of the UK security sector. As a specialist design and manufacturing company based in Lincolnshire, we develop class-leading solutions trusted across critical infrastructure and industry - from intelligent key and asset management to GovPass-compliant access control and long-range vehicle identification. We are an independent, family-owned business with global reach, built on innovation, value engineering and trust.\nWhat you will be doing\nDriving sales of deister's access control product range by pairing technical expertise with a consultative sales approach\nProviding pre-sales technical support, including system design input, product demonstrations and proof-of-concept trials\nWorking closely with installers, integrators, consultants and end-user organisations to specify the right solution for their security requirements\nTranslating product features and system architecture into clear, customer-facing value propositions\nDelivering technical training and CPD presentations to installers, specifiers and consultants\nSupporting tender and specification processes with technical documentation, schematics and product recommendations\nBuilding strong relationships with key technical and commercial stakeholders across the supply chain\nWorking closely with product management and engineering teams to relay customer feedback and market requirements\nMaintaining accurate CRM records and forecasting to support pipeline management\nThis is a national, field-based role covering the whole of the UK, working from a home office with the flexibility to manage your own diary and travel schedule. 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