The Tool Connection sells five major brands - Laser (specialist hand tools), Gunson (classic specialist tools), Kamasa (general tool market), Power Tec (body repair) & Connect (consumables) and is a business to business seller.
As an Area Sales Representative you will be responsible for visiting customers (Motorfactors and wholesalers) within your region to promote all of these brands and secure sales.
We are keen to speak to people with automotive/ sales / tool experience who are interested in this exciting opportunity with a market leader in the automotive aftermarket sector. In return, you will receive a fantastic starting salary as well as many other benefits working for the Tool Connection.
Location: Covering Home Counties South - Hampshire, Berkshire or Surrey
The Role:
·Being responsible for achieving & reporting on set sales targets within your
designated region, you will be both proactive & reactive in your approach to selling
the complete range of brands.
·You will work closely with prospective & existing customers and, by understanding
their needs, will develop, support & grow business.
·Advise customers of promotions for future developments & introductions of new
product.
·Daily submit customer orders as necessary and provide daily call sheets detailing
work carried out and any actions required. You will also report on market
conditions & provide competitor data when relevant.
The Candidate:
· An experienced sales professional with a strong knowledge of the automotive aftermarket sector practiced at selling into buying groups and independent motor factors.
· Able to demonstrate an ability to build excellent working relationships with both external and internal customers.
· Outstanding communication / presentation skills with the ability to negotiate at all levels.
· Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative.
· Excellent time management and planning skills.
· Customer focused but commercially aware of business needs.
We are offering a great opportunity to join a successful and growing business. You will be joining a friendly team in a modern environment with fantastic prospects for future progression – our current Managing Director started his Tool Connection career as a warehouse operative, so we are experienced in growing our teams and giving them the best support, they need to flourish.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Please forward an up to date CV and covering letter to include your salary expectations.
All Applications should be sent to, including your CV and covering letter.
HR ManagerThe Tool Connection Limited
Kineton Road
Southam
Warwickshire
CV47 0DR
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