Technical Sales Advisor

Marshalls PLC; Elland; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Healthcare Cash Plan

Enhanced family leave policies

Employer matched pension scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee discounts

Wellbeing Centre access

Job summary

Marshalls plc in Elland, Halifax, is seeking a Technical Sales Advisor to support customers through their project journey, from reviewing drawings to quoting water management solutions. You’ll build strong relationships, deliver excellent service and help win new business as part of our Water Management team.

Hybrid working is offered, with a balance of Head Office presence and field support. The role requires a blend of technical understanding and commercial acumen to translate drawings into

Qualifications

• Experience in water management, drainage or civils environments.
• Background in sales, customer service or technical sales support with client relations skills.
• Knowledge of precast concrete products or related construction environments.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specs for practical solutions.
• Strong communication and organisational skills for collaboration with teams and clients.
• Proactive, commercially-minded approach with a focus on winning business.

Responsibilities

• Support customers throughout their project journey, from drawings review to quotations.
• Recommend effective water management solutions and prepare accurate quotes.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships and deliver excellent service.
• Contribute to winning business and strengthening partnerships as the Water Management team grows.

Skills

Water management experience

Sales and relationship building

Precast concrete knowledge

Interpreting drawings & specs

Communication and organisation

Commercial mindset and proactivity

Job description

Technical Sales Advisor
Elland, Halifax
Competitive salary plus benefits including hybrid working

Company overview

At Marshalls plc, we believe building tomorrow’s world starts with what we can create together today. Since the 1890s, we’ve grown from a Yorkshire stone business into a leading UK manufacturer of building, roofing and landscaping solutions. Built on generations of expertise, we’re known for quality, innovation and sustainability, helping our customers bring their vision to life and create places that work today and last for generations. Together, we’re building tomorrow’s world.

Water Management

Marshalls Water Management partners with customers to design, engineer and manufacture precast solutions that support critical infrastructure and civil engineering projects. Our engineering-led approach combines technical expertise with innovative manufacturing to deliver integrated solutions that are safer to install, built to last and designed to perform for decades.

So, what’s the mission?

Based at Landscape House in Elland, you’ll become part of a small but highly effective Water Management team that’s at the heart of an exciting growth journey. Working alongside experienced colleagues, you’ll help support customers, provide technical solutions and uncover new opportunities as we continue to expand our presence in the market. With ambitious plans to grow the business, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative team where every individual makes a visible impact.

The job details

You will use your technical understanding and commercial awareness to support customers throughout their project journey, from reviewing drawings and preparing quotations to recommending the most effective water management solutions. Building strong relationships and delivering excellent service, you’ll play an important role in winning business, strengthening customer partnerships and supporting the ambitious growth plans of our Water Management team.

What are the mission-critical skills?

• Experience working within the water management, drainage or wider civils sector
• A proven background in sales, customer service or technical sales support, with the ability to build strong customer relationships
• Knowledge of precast concrete products and solutions, or experience within a related construction environment
• The ability to interpret technical drawings and construction specifications, translating them into practical customer solutions and accurate quotations
• Strong communication and organisational skills, with the confidence to work collaboratively across customers, commercial teams and technical stakeholders
• A proactive, commercially-minded approach, with a passion for delivering excellent customer service and identifying new business opportunities.

Why join Marshalls?

Our colleagues have been at the heart of Marshalls for generations and will continue to be the driving force behind our success for generations to come. That’s why we’re committed to creating opportunities for our people to develop their skills, grow their careers and realise their potential. Visit www.marshalls.co.uk/careers to learn more about us!

What’s in it for you?

• Flexible and hybrid working, with three days a week at our Head Office in Elland
• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Guaranteed Christmas shutdown
• Healthcare Cash Plan, helping towards dental, optical, prescriptions and much more
• Enhanced family leave policies, available from day one
• 5% employer matched pension scheme
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee discounts on Marshalls and Marley products
• Discounts with hundreds of leading retailers
• Access to the Marshalls Wellbeing Centre, supporting your Move, Money and Mind goals
• Share Purchase Scheme
• Life Assurance

Equal Opportunities

Whoever you are and whatever your background, you’ll find a fair and supportive workplace at Marshalls. You’re unique, and we want you to bring your whole self to work every day. We’re committed to ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. To us, this is more than a legal, moral or ethical responsibility, it’s the right thing to do. We want our colleagues to reflect the diverse nature of the communities we serve and create an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. At Marshalls, you’re valued for the contribution you make, and where you can grow and develop by being entirely yourself.

Every great build starts with strong foundations. Start yours here.
Applications close on Monday 28th September or earlier depending on applications.

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