Technical Sales Advisor

Kemp Recruitment Ltd; Rochester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual leave

Company pension

Wellbeing support

Rewards platform

Cycle to Work and volunteering schemes

Career development

Job summary

Kemp Recruitment Ltd is recruiting for a Technical Sales Advisor on behalf of a well-established supplier of hydraulic hoses and hydraulic products. You will handle customer enquiries, provide product advice, prepare quotations and process orders, while developing existing relationships and seeking new business opportunities.

The role is based in Strood, with standard hours of 8am to 5:30pm, Monday to Friday. A rewarding, training-focused environment offers career development and strong benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in technical sales, internal sales, customer service or a similar commercial role.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a confident and professional approach to customers and suppliers.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities in a busy environment.
• Confident using Microsoft Office, CRM systems, email and other online platforms.
• Commercially aware, numerate and proactive, with strong problem-solving and negotiation skills.
• Experience within hydraulics, pneumatics, engineering or an industrial environment would be advantageous, although not essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer enquiries via telephone, email, website and live chat, providing professional and timely support.
• Understand customer requirements, provide technical advice and recommend suitable products and solutions.
• Prepare quotations, process orders and follow up enquiries accurately to maximise sales opportunities.
• Develop existing customer relationships while identifying opportunities for new business, upselling and cross-selling.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal teams to source products and ensure orders are fulfilled efficiently.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and support continuous improvement through customer feedback and effective administration.

Skills

Technical sales

Internal sales

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

MS Office

CRM

Negotiation

Numeracy

Hydraulics / hydraulics

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Technical Sales Advisor

Salary: £30,000 to £35,000

Hours: Monday to Friday 8am to 5:30pm

Location: Strood

About Your New Company

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established specialist supplier of hydraulic hoses, fittings and associated hydraulic products, supporting customers across a wide range of industrial and engineering applications. The business provides a comprehensive range of products and technical solutions, combining product expertise with a strong focus on customer service and reliable supply.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing technical organisation where you will work closely with customers to understand their requirements, provide product advice and help deliver the right hydraulic solutions for their applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage customer enquiries via telephone, email, website and live chat, providing professional and timely support.
• Understand customer requirements, provide technical advice and recommend suitable products and solutions.
• Prepare quotations, process orders and follow up enquiries accurately to maximise sales opportunities.
• Develop existing customer relationships while identifying opportunities for new business, upselling and cross-selling.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal teams to source products and ensure orders are fulfilled efficiently.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and support continuous improvement through customer feedback and effective administration.

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience in technical sales, internal sales, customer service or a similar commercial role.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a confident and professional approach to customers and suppliers.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities in a busy environment.
• Confident using Microsoft Office, CRM systems, email and other online platforms.
• Commercially aware, numerate and proactive, with strong problem-solving and negotiation skills.
• Experience within hydraulics, pneumatics, engineering or an industrial environment would be advantageous, although not essential.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension and wellbeing support
• Employee benefits and rewards platform
• Cycle to Work and volunteering schemes
• Full training and ongoing career development