Sales Representative

Acorn · Cardiff, Wales

Sales Representative at Acorn, based in Cardiff, Wales, paying £50,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.

Salary
£50,000 per annum
Location
Cardiff, Wales
Contract
Permanent
Posted
4 hours ago
Closes
2 Oct 2026
Sector
Sales Executive

About 30% above the going rate for sales executive

Reference BBBH25329_1788432632

About the role

Sales Representative - Gas Detection Systems | Technical Sales Representative | Field Sales

Cardiff | Up to £50,000 DOE + Company Car & Benefits | Permanent | Full-time

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie's client, a family-run business that has been one of the UK's leading suppliers of professional safety equipment for over 25 years, has an exciting opportunity for a motivated Sales Representative to join a fast-paced and diverse team.

If you love interacting with people, learning and sharing your knowledge with others, then joining our client's team offers a wealth of experience, with the support of a creative and friendly atmosphere.

This position will be supporting clients across the Cardiff and South West region, so it will involve regular travel and occasional overnight stays.

The role will be focused on developing fixed gas detection sales across the territory, managing existing opportunities and generating new business. The successful candidate will need to have a strong technical background and be confident carrying out site surveys for fixed gas detection installations and servicing requirements, which is a key part of the role.

What We Offer
  • Salary up to £50,000 depending on experience.

  • Company car.

  • Benefits.

  • Permanent position.

  • Regular travel across Cardiff and the South West.

  • Occasional overnight stays.

  • Full training on the client's products will be provided.

Key Duties
  • Develop fixed gas detection sales across the territory.

  • Manage existing sales opportunities.

  • Generate new business.

  • Carry out customer site surveys.

  • Conduct site surveys for fixed gas detection installations and servicing requirements.

  • Build and develop existing customer accounts.

  • Interact with customers and provide technical knowledge and support.

Requirements
  • Technical sales experience.

  • Ability to carry out customer site surveys.

  • Strong customer-facing and communication skills.

  • Experience developing new and existing accounts.

  • Previous experience with gas detector systems is advantageous.

  • Experience with Intruder Alarms, Access Control, CCTV, Fire & Smoke, Emergency Lighting, Extinguishers, and Gates & Barriers will also be considered.

  • Strong technical background.

  • Willingness to travel regularly across Cardiff and the South West.

  • Willingness to undertake occasional overnight stays.

Interested?

If you have the relevant skills and experience for this Sales Representative - Gas Detection Systems opportunity in Cardiff, please provide your up-to-date CV for consideration.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

Reference: BBBH25329_1788432632 · Posted 4 hours ago · Closes 2 Oct 2026 · Listed via Acorn

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