External Sales Specialist

Adecco (Portugal); Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Company car

Laptop and phone

Product training

Career progression

Job summary

Adecco Group UK & Ireland is seeking an External Sales Representative to cover the Island of Ireland. You will drive sales for conveyor and power transmission belting solutions, developing key customer relationships and new business opportunities.

A hands-on background in conveyor belting or technical B2B sales is highly valued. The role offers a competitive 48,000–50,000 base salary, a lucrative bonus scheme, and a company car, along with laptop and phone, plus extensive product and sales

Qualifications

• Experience in technical B2B sales or conveyor belting, fitting, installation or maintenance.
• Strong commercial awareness and relationship-building skills.
• Technically minded with the ability to understand customer applications and recommend solutions.
• Self-motivated, organised and comfortable managing a field-based territory.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow existing customer accounts while identifying new business opportunities.
• Develop relationships with end users, OEMs, distributors and maintenance providers.
• Provide technical advice and product recommendations for conveyor and power transmission applications.
• Conduct customer visits, deliver solutions and drive sales growth across your territory.
• Maintain accurate CRM records, forecasts and activity reports.

Skills

Technical B2B sales

Conveyor belting experience

Relationship building

Field-based territory management

UK driving licence

Job description

External Sales Representative

Salary: 48,000- 50,000 + Lucrative Bonus Scheme + Company Car

Our client, a global leader in conveyor and power transmission belting solutions, is looking for a commercially driven External Sales Representative to develop and grow business across the Island of Ireland

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced technical sales professional or a hands‑on Conveyor Belt Fitter/Engineer looking to transition into a rewarding sales career while leveraging their industry knowledge and customer relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and grow existing customer accounts while identifying new business opportunities.
• Develop relationships with end users, OEMs, distributors and maintenance providers.
• Provide technical advice and product recommendations for conveyor and power transmission applications.
• Conduct customer visits, deliver solutions and drive sales growth across your territory.
• Maintain accurate CRM records, forecasts and activity reports.

About You

• Experience in technical B2B sales or practical experience in conveyor belting, fitting, installation or maintenance.
• Strong commercial awareness and relationship‑building skills.
• Technically minded with the ability to understand customer applications and recommend solutions.
• Self‑motivated, organised and comfortable managing a field‑based territory.
• Full UK driving licence.

What's On Offer?

• 48,000- 50,000 basic salary
• Lucrative bonus scheme
• Company car
• Laptop and mobile phone
• Extensive product and sales training
• Clear career progression opportunities within a global organisation

This role offers a genuine pathway into senior sales positions and would particularly suit experienced fitters or engineers who want to move into a customer‑facing sales role without losing the benefit of their technical expertise.

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.