Field Sales Rep - Marine and Angling

Marine Resources Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Field Sales Representative to expand their presence in the marine spares, safety, and angling markets. In this dynamic role, you will spend several days a week on the road, engaging with new prospects and nurturing existing accounts. Your efforts will directly contribute to the growth of the business, as you build lasting relationships with small marine operators and tackle shops. If you're self-motivated and passionate about sales, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a thriving sector.

Benefits

Mileage Expenses Paid

Flexible Working Hours

Qualifications

• Strong self-motivation and ability to work independently.
• Confidence in building new relationships and networks from scratch.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular face-to-face visits with customers and prospects.
• Support and grow the existing B2B servicing network across the UK.
• Develop new business in coastal and inland marine markets.

Skills

Field Sales Experience

Relationship Building

Self-Motivation

Knowledge of Marine Safety Equipment

Job description

Field Sales Representative – Marine

About the Company
Our client is a well-established and growing group of marine businesses operating across retail, e-commerce, and safety servicing. With a network that spans marine chandlery, marine safety, and angling safety equipment, they support both retail customers and an expanding B2B network.
Due to ongoing growth and new market opportunities, they are now looking to expand their field sales team with an enthusiastic and driven individual.

The Role
We are seeking a proactive, self-motivated Field Sales Representative to help grow our client’s presence across the marine spares, safety, and angling markets. You will spend 3–4 days per week on the road, meeting new prospects, nurturing existing accounts, and helping develop the business in key regions.
You’ll report directly to the Sales & Marketing Director and work closely with the operations and general management teams.

Key Responsibilities

Field Sales

• Carry out regular face-to-face visits with customers and prospects (3–4 days per week)
• Prospect door-to-door, particularly within the inland angling and fisheries sector
• Identify and onboard new service partners for safety equipment servicing

Account Management

• Support and grow the existing B2B servicing network across the UK
• Build lasting relationships with small marine operators, tackle shops, and fisheries

Business Development

• Develop new business in the coastal, Thames, and inland marine markets
• Drive sales of safety equipment and develop new account relationships

Collaboration & Reporting

• Work with internal teams to ensure customer satisfaction and support
• Provide regular progress updates to management

What We're Looking For

• Previous field sales experience (marine, safety, or angling sector preferred)
• Strong self-motivation and ability to work independently
• Confidence in building new relationships and networks from scratch
• Familiarity with marine safety equipment, tackle shops, or inland fisheries is a plus
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle (mileage expenses paid)
• Willingness to travel across the South Coast, East and West regions, and occasionally further afield

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