Technical Sales Advisor

Job Description:

Technical Sales Executive
Kettering
£25-32k plus bonus and benefits

Our client, a fast-growing supplier of high-quality products to the UK commercial construction sector, is looking for a self-motivated, organised, and commercially minded professional to join their expanding team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work for a forward-thinking, fast-paced business that rewards initiative, values teamwork, and offers plenty of room to grow.

About the Role

As a Technical Sales Executive, your main focus will be to proactively generate new enquiries and convert projects into orders through systematic project management and strong relationship-building. You’ll act as a trusted expert in your product range and industry, managing opportunities from first contact through to delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively generate new sales opportunities, identifying and developing potential projects within your area.
• Negotiate and secure orders by following up quotations with key decision-makers including contractors, architects, quantity surveyors, local authorities, and end users.
• Grow your sales territory through consistent outbound activity, networking, and lead generation.
• Build and maintain relationships with architects and local authorities, arranging specification meetings to showcase the product range.
• Manage projects effectively from enquiry to completion—understanding technical requirements and providing expert guidance on the best products and specifications.
• Represent the company professionally at all times, showing enthusiasm for its products and commitment to customer satisfaction.

What You Bring

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Driven & Proactive – Target-focused, self-motivated, and confident in generating new business and following up leads.
• Organised & Disciplined – Able to plan effectively, manage multiple projects, and keep CRM/admin tasks up to date.
• Technically Capable – Quick to learn product details and explain technical information clearly to customers.
• A Strong Communicator – Builds rapport easily, asks smart questions, and handles objections professionally.
• A Relationship Builder – Friendly and positive, able to earn trust with clients and colleagues alike.
• Resilient & Positive – Stays calm under pressure, bounces back from challenges, and keeps a solutions-focused attitude.
• Collaborative – Works well with estimating, marketing, and customer service to ensure smooth project delivery.

You’ll also need:

• Confidence selling over the phone and face-to-face.
• Strong administrative, planning, and organisational skills.
• Good working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• A structured, self-managed approach to achieving targets and deadlines.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive basic salary (£25,000 – £32,000 DOE)
• Uncapped commission structure
• Rewards for high performance
• Generous pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave + extra day off for your birthday
• Christmas shutdown
• Free on-site parking
• A friendly, supportive, and ambitious team environment where your ideas and efforts are recognised.

If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been looking for, apply now for immediate consideration — or call Kim Clayton to find out more.