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National Technical Support

On Target Recruitment
Posted 8 hours ago, valid for a month
Location

Reading, Berkshire RG30 3HG

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The National Technical Support role offers a salary between £38k-£45k, with an additional bonus of £5k.
  • Candidates should have a strong technical background in surface finishing or related fields and prior experience in technical training or customer support.
  • The position involves providing technical support, conducting product training, and maintaining relationships with distributors and sales teams.
  • Regular UK-wide travel is required, with approximately 6-8 days spent away from home each month.
  • The company is committed to employee growth and offers a supportive team environment with opportunities for career progression.

The Company:

  • Industry-leading provider of surface finishing solutions.

  • Strong reputation for quality, innovation, and technical support.

  • Committed to employee training and professional growth.

  • Supportive team environment with opportunities for career progression.

Benefits of the National Technical Support Role:

  • £38k-£45k salary

  • Hybrid company car

  • Bonus £5k

  • Pension

  • Food & drink allowance

  • 25 days + bank holidays

The Role of the National Technical Support

  • Provide technical support to national accounts and end-users with surface preparation requirements.

  • Deliver product training for new and existing customers.

  • Conduct product trials, audits, and testing to enhance sales performance.

  • Work closely with distributors to ensure product knowledge and availability.

  • Report monthly on customer interactions, trials, and key KPIs.

  • Upsell products where appropriate and implement national sales strategies.

  • Develop strong working relationships with sales managers, field sales teams, and distributors.

  • Attend review meetings and industry events as required.

  • Ensure all work is conducted safely and in line with company and legal standards.

  • Regular UK-wide travel required, spending approximately 6-8 days per month away from home.

The Ideal Person for the National Technical Support Role:

  • Strong technical background in surface finishing, abrasives, or body shop solutions.

  • Experience in technical training, customer support, or product demonstrations.

  • Self-motivated with excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

  • Ability to build strong relationships with customers and key decision-makers.

  • Capable of working independently and within a team.

  • Proficiency in SAP, Excel, Outlook, and CRM systems.

  • Comfortable with frequent travel and hands-on product demonstrations.

  • Physically able to lift and handle equipment, drive extensively, and attend trade shows.

If you think the role of National Technical Support is for you, apply now!

Consultant: Darren Wrigley

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Candidates must be eligible to work and live in the UK.

About On Target

At On Target, we specialise in sales, technical and commercial jobs in the Engineering, Construction, Building Services, Medical & Scientific, and Commercial & Industrial Solutions sectors, enabling our consultants to become experts in their market sector. We place all levels of personnel, up to Director across the UK and internationally.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.