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Ideal location – Midlands

The Ideal Candidate will:

  • Have experience of selling into aftermarket automotive body repair sector, however strong surface finishing experience from other sectors will be considered.

  • Ideally have hands on experience of aftermarket automotive body repair processes, enabling the demonstration of products with confidence and credibility.

  • Be a natural relationship builder, developing relationships and trust with the customer base.

  • Have strong communications skills, being able to speak comfortably in both a technical and sales environment

  • Will be computer literate, able to use Microsoft Office packages to manage data and present relevant information to both our Client and their Customer and Colleagues.

    The role

    This is a fantastic opportunity to join a world leader in surface finishing products, looking after an established territory of Automotive collision repair customers, selling into marine, composites and industrial applications. In this role, you will be visiting customers, and working with channel partners to identify opportunities, ensure first class customer service and have the opportunity to demonstrate abrasive and polishing systems to some incredible customers.

    Our Client

    Our Client is a world leader in surface finishing technology. They offer a wide range of solutions for surface finishing and precision sanding. They specialise in total solutions in which the abrasives are supplemented by innovatively designed machines and polishing compounds.

    Package

  • Base Salary of £40-45k + Bonus

  • Company car

    Ideal Qualifications and Experience

  • A solid technical background in the surface finishing sector

  • The ability to build and maintain relationships with customers and colleagues

  • A high degree of self-motivation and drive

  • The ability to work both independently and as part of a team

  • Analytical and problem solving skills

  • The ability to work in a safe manner according to procedures, risk assessments and legislation whilst using the correct PPE

  • Knowledge of AEOM sectors

  • Existing B2B sales experience within a technical environment

  • Ability to demonstrate abrasives and finishing technologies

  • Ability to speak with Business Owners, Procurement Teams, Channel Partners and Shop Floor Operatives, whilst build trust and long term relationships at same time

  • KAM skills and experience

  • Proficient experience in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Powerpoint & Teams

    The role requires the employee to be physically capable of:

  • Driving between (phone number removed) miles p.a.

  • Lifting heavy items in and out of company vehicles

  • Manning trade and exhibition stands for consecutive days

  • Handling and demonstrating power tools, abrasives and polishes

  • Walking around customer / end-user premises and sites
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