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Technical Sales Executive

Marmion
Posted 11 hours ago, valid for 21 days
Location

Wakefield, West Yorkshire WF2 8TY

Salary

£40,000 - £50,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

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  • The position offers a salary ranging from £40,000 to £50,000 per annum, depending on experience.
  • Candidates must have technical sales experience, preferably in the fire prevention and sprinkler industry.
  • The role requires building and maintaining relationships with clients and installers while providing quotations and technical support.
  • The company is based in Wakefield but offers flexibility, and applicants must reside within a commutable distance.
  • Employees enjoy 20 days of holiday plus bank holidays, an excellent working culture, career progression opportunities, and access to an on-site gym.
  • £40,000 - £50,000 per annum, dependent on experience
  • Based in Wakefield - Flexibility Available
  • 20 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
  • Excellent Working Culture & Career Progression
  • On-Site Gym

The Role

We are seeking a dedicated individual to sell sprinkler and mist systems, as well as complete retro-fit system sales across the UK. The role will also involve providing quotations and receiving feedback, assisting clients in coming to compromises when required. Additionally, you will be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with installers, clients, and potential leads within the industry.

Due to the nature of our roles, candidates must be a UK resident residing within commutable distance to Wakefield. Please note that we cannot offer visa sponsorship for overseas candidates.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead negotiations for product sales, ensuring successful contract awards across the territory. Collaborate with the General Manager to provide quotes for projects.
  • Respond promptly to inquiries, converting them into sales opportunities.
  • Address all customer queries in a timely manner, ensuring excellent customer service.
  • Work closely with existing customers to identify and pursue after-sales opportunities.
  • Develop strong relationships with specifiers and designers to increase awareness of products and their applications.
  • Coordinate with the sales office to ensure customer expectations are met and order requirements are fully realised.
  • Deliver product training to end-users, contractors, designers, and colleagues as needed.
  • Participate in ongoing product and personal development training.
  • Provide technical support for product queries and installations when required.
  • Create detailed technical reports following project visits.
  • Record all sales opportunities in the CRM tool.
  • Provide monthly reports detailing all activities within the territory.
  • Maintain a professional appearance and approach when engaging with a variety of customers, including contractors, designers, and senior management.

Key Skills:

  • Technical Sales Experience. Full training will be provided on the products and services.
  • Previous experience in sales within the fire prevention and sprinkler industry is preferred.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Strong administrative, organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication, sales, and customer service abilities.
  • Ability to multitask, work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, and meet deadlines.

Our Client

A leading provider of low-pressure water mist systems in the UK, this specialist company offers high-quality Water Mist and Sprinkler solutions, known for delivering reliable and effective products to clients across various industries. Located in West Yorkshire, the company operates from premises just off the M1, which accommodate its design, sales, commercial, and administrative teams, as well as featuring an area for product demonstrations.

If you feel you are suitable, please apply today by submitting your CV.

Thank you for taking an interest in the role advertised. We'd like to confirm that each CV received is read thoroughly by a trained consultant; if your application is shortlisted then you will be contacted via telephone in the first instance. If we have not contacted you within 5 working days of your application, please understand that the CV received, and the information provided does not meet the requirements of the role. However, we endeavour to consider all applicants for future opportunities; should you wish to speak to the named consultant about your application, please contact us directly.

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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.