Sales Representative - Trade Counters

*Location can be anywhere in the South East* The Role We’re looking for someone who is fantastic at building relationships, understands the construction and decorating sector and is ready for the opportunity to champion the product ranges of a leading abrasives brand across the South East.  This is your opportunity to join our Client, a global leader in innovative sanding and surface finishing solutions. What sort of person might apply? • Someone with existing surface finishing or decoration product sales experience. • Somone that is looking for their first sales role after gathering experience actually using surface finishing and abrasive products previously. Why Join Our Client? • Be part of a respected global brand known for innovation and quality. • Comprehensive training and development opportunities. • A role where your success is rewarded — including attractive bonus potential. • Work with an energetic, supportive team that values collaboration and ambition. What You’ll Be Doing You’ll become the face of Our Client across your region, responsible for showcasing cutting-edge products and delivering exceptional value to customers. Your main duties will include: • Develop existing and prospective new business • Develop Regional relationships • Networking. • Actively develop & extend our clients product range into customer. • Present, demonstrate and sell our clients abrasive sanding systems • Attend and Exhibitions and trade shows • Regularly visit and maintain and develop national account customers at regional level • Take part in our clients training programmes • Ensure CRM is maintained • Achieve sales and project targets to attract bonuses • Have regular communication with Business Sector Manager UK What You Bring We’re looking for someone who combines sales skill, sector knowledge, and a willingness to continuously learn. Essential Competencies • Knowledge of the UK Construction & Decoration sector • Microsoft Office skills –  Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word Preferred Experience Proven sales experience with: • Multi-site organisations • Procurement managers • Delivering presentations • Strong IT and administration skills. The role requires the employee to be physically capable of: • driving between 30-40,000 miles p.a. • Staying away 1 to 2 nights per week on a regional & national basis • Ability to present to a senior management level If you’re passionate about building relationships, growing a region, and representing a trusted industry leader, we want to hear from you.