Technical Sales Representative

The Clay Partnership Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading abrasives brand is seeking a passionate individual for a sales role across the South West of the UK. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing business relationships, showcasing innovative products, and achieving sales targets. This position offers extensive training and the opportunity for attractive bonuses. Ideal candidates will have sales experience or knowledge of surface finishing products, strong sales skills, and the ability to network effectively.

Benefits

Comprehensive training and development opportunities

Attractive bonus potential

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in surface finishing or decoration product sales.
• Willingness to learn and adapt.
• Strong IT and administration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop existing and prospective new business.
• Showcase products and deliver value to customers.
• Attend exhibitions and trade shows.
• Communicate regularly with the Business Sector Manager.

Skills

Sales skills

Knowledge of the UK Construction & Decoration sector

Microsoft Office skills

Job description

The Role

We’re looking for someone who is fantastic at building relationships, understands the construction and decorating sector and is ready for the opportunity to champion the product ranges of a leading abrasives brand across the South West. This is your opportunity to join our Client, a global leader in innovative sanding and surface finishing solutions.

What sort of person might apply?

• Someone with existing surface finishing or decoration product sales experience.
• Somone that is looking for their first sales role after gathering experience actually using surface finishing and abrasive products previously.

Why Join Our Client?

• Be part of a respected global brand known for innovation and quality.
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
• A role where your success is rewarded — including attractive bonus potential.
• Work with an energetic, supportive team that values collaboration and ambition.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll become the face of Our Client across your region, responsible for showcasing cutting‑edge products and delivering exceptional value to customers. Your main duties will include:

• Develop existing and prospective new business
• Develop Regional relationships
• Networking.
• Actively develop & extend our clients product range into customer.
• Present, demonstrate and sell our clients abrasive sanding systems
• Attend and Exhibitions and trade shows
• Regularly visit and maintain and develop national account customers at regional level
• Take part in our clients training programmes
• Ensure CRM is maintained
• Achieve sales and project targets to attract bonuses
• Have regular communication with Business Sector Manager UK

What You Bring

We’re looking for someone who combines sales skill, sector knowledge, and a willingness to continuously learn.

Essential Competencies

• Knowledge of the UK Construction & Decoration sector
• Microsoft Office skills – Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word

Preferred Experience

Proven sales experience with :

• Multi-site organisations
• Procurement managers
• Delivering presentations
• Strong IT and administration skills.

The role requires the employee to be physically capable of :

• driving between 30-40,000 miles p.a.
• Staying away 1 to 2 nights per week on a regional & national basis
• Ability to present to a senior management level

If you’re passionate about building relationships, growing a region, and representing a trusted industry leader, we want to hear from you