Permanent
This role covers from Rugby all the way down to the South Coast - so you must be very comfortable with travel
Flexible hours - 40 per week (the role does include some nights away)
£28k-£30k basic plus bonus (OTE £40k+)
Our client, a market leader in their sector, who specialise in Automotive equipment, are looking for a Regional Technical Salesperson / Demonstrator to sell their products in the South. This role will include lots of travel, and a few nights away per week, especially in the first 6 months. You must be very comfortable with this to apply for this position. This will also include demonstrating technical products to potential customers, so you must have great hand-eye coordination and the successful candidate will be one who is confident using tools. The successful candidate may be someone who has a background in mechanics or engineering.
The ideal candidate for a Regional Technical Salesperson in the automotive equipment industry:
- Developing the market from Rugby all the way down to the South Coast, going door-to-door to garages, demonstrating products
- Executing installations of equipment and start-up trainings for customers
- Making regular visits with assigned customers, maintaining close relations and long-term partnerships
- Drive orders, deliveries and installations, keeping in contact with internal salespersons and office staff
- The first 6 months of the role will be training - you will be visiting various areas with current sales people and installers, learning the business. There will also be regular visits to the Rugby office
- Admin of sales including invoicing in the CRM system
The necessary skills and capabilities for the Regional Technical Salesperson in the automotive equipment industry:
- Personal situation allows extensive travelling and regular nights away from home
- Technical knowledge of car manufacturing requirements on some level and good hand-eye coordination to be able to demonstrate products
- Previous experience communicating with customers - in this role you will be speaking to people of all levels, office-based or mechanics in a garage, so you must be comfortable with this
- Previous experience in sales, ideally of technical equipment, or in the automotive parts/equipment sector or Bodyshop
- Very presentable, professional and confident
- Proactive, motivated, eager to work and earn - there is massive earning potential in this role for the right candidate
- Happy to get your hands dirty working with equipment!
- Customer-focussed and will deliver on promises
- Good IT skills
- Full UK driving licence B (BE is a plus)
Benefits of working as a Regional Technical Salesperson in the automotive equipment industry:
- Car provided along with all mileage / fuel costs
- Great bonus - percentage of all sales in your region
- Great learning potential - become an expert in the products and sector
- Freedom to manage your own calendar and pipeline
- 4% pension
- Overnight stays in hotels paid for, including food allowance
- Great company with brilliant potential - this employer is growing and expanding
Interested?
Please apply below.
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