Regional Sales Consultant (Kent)

The Role
My client is seeking a Regional Sales Consultant to join their growing team. This is a field-based role focused on developing new business opportunities and managing existing customer relationships across a designated territory.

You will be responsible for promoting a range of technical engineering solutions to customers within manufacturing and industrial markets. Working closely with engineers, procurement teams, and senior decision-makers, you will identify opportunities, understand customer requirements, and provide commercially viable solutions that add value to their operations.

This role offers excellent training and long-term career development for someone with either a technical engineering background looking to move into sales or an established technical sales professional seeking their next challenge.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and grow sales within an assigned territory

• Build and maintain strong relationships with both new and existing customers

• Identify and secure new business opportunities across a range of engineering and manufacturing sectors

• Manage the full sales cycle from initial enquiry through to order placement

• Conduct customer visits to understand technical requirements and present suitable solutions

• Work closely with distribution partners and key accounts to maximise sales opportunities

• Deliver technical and commercial presentations to customers when required

• Maintain accurate records of customer activity, quotations, and opportunities using CRM systems

• Develop territory growth plans and implement strategies to achieve sales targets

• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer requirements

• Provide a high level of customer service and technical support throughout the sales process

• Meet or exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual sales objectives

The Candidate

Previous experience within a technical sales, field sales, account management, business development, or engineering role

Engineering qualification or technical background would be highly advantageous

Knowledge of automation, control systems, industrial equipment, manufacturing, or engineering products would be beneficial

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Commercially aware with the ability to identify and develop new business opportunities

Motivated, driven, and target-focused

Able to communicate effectively with engineers, buyers, and senior stakeholders

Strong organisational and time management skills

Comfortable working independently and managing a territory

Confident using CRM systems and Microsoft Office packages

Full UK driving licence

Valid passport and willingness to undertake occasional UK and international travel

Salary & Benefits

Up to £46,000

Commission structure

Company car

Private healthcare

Enhanced pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance with the option to purchase additional days

Comprehensive product and sales training

Long-term career development opportunities