SALES AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT – HYDROSCAPES

Servicedealer; Wallingford; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading irrigation company is seeking a Sales and Technical Support professional based in Wallingford. The role involves promoting Toro, Perrot, and Otterbine products across the Southern UK, requiring strong sales and communication skills alongside technical knowledge of the products. Successful candidates will manage project sales, maintain customer relationships, and provide product training and support.

Qualifications

• Technical knowledge of irrigation products, though training will be provided.
• Previous sales experience in the turf industry is advantageous.
• Sound understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering principles is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong administrative, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiations and manage project sales within the territory.
• Respond to customer queries and drive after-sales opportunities.
• Develop relationships to increase product awareness.
• Facilitate product training for stakeholders.
• Maintain detailed reports of irrigation project visits.

Skills

Technical knowledge of Toro & Perrot Irrigation

Sales experience with irrigation/aeration products

Understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering principles

Computer literacy (Microsoft Office)

Excellent communication and customer service skills

Job description

Job Title:

Sales and Technical Support – Hydroscapes

Division:

Reesink UK Ltd – Hydroscapes

Company:

Reesink UK Ltd

Location/Region:

Home Based – Covering the South of the UK

Department:

Hydroscapes

Reporting to:

Divisional Business Manager – Hydroscapes

Job Objective:

To cover the area from Birmingham to the South coast of the UK promoting/selling Toro Golf, Res Comm, & Perrot irrigation products and complete system sales. This would also include Otterbine fountains and aerator sales when required.

The role would also include relationship building with the current installers/dealer network and Irrigation Consultants within the area.

Core Tasks / Result Areas:

• Leading negotiations of project sales through to awarding of the contract for Toro &Perrot Irrigation products throughout the territory.
• Quoting small irrigation project opportunities in conjunction with the Division manager.
• Responding promptly to Otterbine enquiries within the territory leading to sales opportunities.
• Responding to all customer queries promptly.
• Working with existing customer base and focus on after sales opportunities.
• Develop relationships with specifiers & designers to increase awareness of Toro, Perrot & Otterbine products and their application.
• Liaison with the sales office to ensure customer expectations and order requirements are fully realised.
• Deliver/present product training to end‑users, contractors, designers and colleagues as required.
• Participate in all product and personal development training, as required.
• Provide technical product support or response, where required.
• Provide technical support/installation monitoring to all irrigation projects being installed within the territory.
• Create detailed technical reports covering all irrigation project visits.
• Populate the current CRM tool with sales opportunities.
• Provide a monthly call report of all activity within the territory.
• Maintain a professional appearance, appropriate to engaging across the broad range of customer contacts and their organisational roles and positions.

Key Requirements:

• Technical knowledge of Toro &Perrot Irrigation, plus Otterbine products would be highly beneficial. However full training will be given.
• Previous sales experience with the Turf industry selling irrigation/aeration products would be an advantage.
• A sound understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering principles would also be an advantage.
• Computer literacy. Microsoft. In particular word, excel and powerpoint.
• Good administrative, organizational, analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication, sales, and customer service skills.
• The ability to multitask, work in a fast‑paced environment, and meet deadlines.

Editorial Address:

LandPower Publications LLP, Howbery Park, Benson Lane, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 8BA