Field Sales Executive (Chemical / Cleaning Products)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run business is seeking a Field Sales Executive specializing in chemical and cleaning products. This role offers a competitive salary of £32,000 - £35,000 with an OTE of £45-55K, autonomy, and the chance to grow revenue. Candidates should have a background in sales, knowledge of the cleaning chemical industry, and a UK driving license. The position is home-based with regular client visits in the Home Counties.

Benefits

Company Car

8% Pension

Uncapped Bonus

Qualifications

• Sales Executive or similar background required.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals is essential.
• Must possess a valid UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business around the Home Counties.
• Conduct face-to-face client visits and product demonstrations.
• Manage a balanced approach between new business and account management.
• Work from home with regular field visits.
• Follow up on leads generated by the telesales team.

Skills

Sales Executive or similar background

Knowledge of the cleaning chemical industry

UK Driving license

Job description

Overview

Field Sales Executive (Chemical / Cleaning Products) — £32,000 - £35,000 (OTE £45-55K) + Company Car + 8% Pension + Uncapped Bonus. Location: Reading, Home Based. This field-based role offers full autonomy, inbound leads and generous commission, with a Home-Counties patch and the opportunity to grow revenue by selling service contracts and high-margin consumables to the Catering, Education, Care and Cleaning industries.

This is a long-established, family-run business that developed its own brand of specialist cleaning products designed for Hospitality, Education and Healthcare. The company is experiencing growth and has exciting plans for the future.

Responsibilities

• Developing new business around the Home Counties.
• Visiting clients face-to-face and conducting product demonstrations.
• Managing a 50/50 split between new business and account management.
• Working full-time, home-based with field visits (approximately 5 days a week).
• Chasing leads generated by the Telesales team and cultivating opportunities.

Requirements

• Sales Executive or similar background.
• Knowledge of the cleaning chemical industry.
• UK Driving license.
• Job Reference: BBBH21937a.

Keywords: Sales, Business, Development, BDM, Professional, Manager, Account, Management, Selling, Chemicals, Commercial, Field, Reading, Wokingham, Twyford, Newbury.

How to apply

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