Trade jobs in United Kingdom

Are you able to stay away from home 2 to 3 nights a week?

Does traveling across the country sound exciting to you?

Do you enjoy interacting with customers and helping them solve problems?

Do you have 18th edition qualification? (Highly desired but not a disqualification)

If your answer to these questions is yes then we have a great role for you!

Mission:

You will be a brand ambassador for the Drayton, raising awareness, training a range of stakeholders and presenting Drayton’s full range of products & services to a range of customers.

Support the sales team to maximise revenue potential and ensure achievement of group sales and activity targets through efficient planning, successful execution of events, effective delivery of training, analysis of results and the implementation of new ideas.

Responsibilities:

• Drive our fully equipped demonstration van to plumbing and DIY merchants nationwide, creating engaging product showcases and demonstrations
• Support key account promotions
• Deliver comprehensive product training to installers, highlighting installation techniques, features, and benefits.
• Meet quarterly targets of Drayton Rewards+ sign ups
• Build and maintain strong relationships with merchant staff and their installer customer base
• Represent the brand at industry exhibitions and trade shows
• Conduct specialised training sessions for Drayton specification business including large contracting companies and their installation teams, developers, local authorities and housing associations.
• Gather valuable feedback from installers about product performance and installation experiences
• Scope a new approach to college training by collecting feedback from requests and build a training template and suite of resources to roll out
• Document and report on field activities, training sessions, and market insights
• On-site technical support for key customers

Expectations:

• Be proactive with ideas to develop the role
• Organise the shared digital diary and collaborate effectively with the team to plan visits, organise logistics and ensure best use of your time
• Provide feedback on effectiveness
• Plan your routes as efficiently as possible
• Maintain the van and adhere to H&S requirements
• Complete all internal requirements and adhere to systems around vehicle usage monitoring
• Must be confident in using Microsoft - Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Teams

Required Qualifications:

• Knowledge of heating systems and installation practices
• Excellent presentation and demonstration skills
• Valid driving license with clean record
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to travel extensively throughout the country
• Experience in training or education preferred
• Technical background in heating or related field

Skills & Experience:

• Passionate about building relationships and networking
• Confident public speaker and demonstrator
• Strong presentation skills
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Professional appearance and manner
• Excellent time management and organisational skills

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