We have a brand new Van Sales Specialist position available within the Milwaukee Van Sales team!

We are recruiting for the following territory:

• Kent (ideally located in Maidstone, Ashford or Canterbury)

The successful individual in this role will be responsible for managing and developing a portfolio of independent garages, body shops and commercial vehicle workshops in conjunction with Milwaukee’s largest Automotive partners. You will be responsible for developing opportunities for both the existing and new product range and preparing for future market developments by providing added value solutions through demonstrations and presentations. Working within the Van Sales team does require heavy lifting and manual handling of our tools.

As part of working for TTi, we offer many exciting benefits! It’s our people that are crucial to the success of our business and therefore we offer a vast range of comprehensive benefits to our team.

• A company vehicle & fuel card
• A hotel card for business use (when required)
• Lunch allowance when travelling
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Private Medical & Dental Insurance
• Group Life Assurance Benefits
• Annual Gym Allowance
• Discounted Milwaukee and Ryobi products
• Access to our TTi Benefits Hub which includes discounts with many high street retailers

As well as the above benefits, the wellbeing of our employees is of utmost importance to us and we offer an Employee Assistance Programme, giving employees access to a confidential helpline 24/7.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and manage your personal customer portfolio according to the business strategy and agreed goals and objectives to achieve a minimum of 8 calls per day.
• Demonstrate the range of industry specific products, across the key Milwaukee categories to new and existing customers and convert end users to the Milwaukee brand.
• Provide efficient solutions and technical support on the Milwaukee innovative range of products and services emphasising the technical advantage over competitor products.
• Train & educate end users in the performance advantage and safe use of Milwaukee products.
• Ensure all the Company products and services are continually promoted through regular contact with existing customers and prospects and follow up leads for new business opportunities.
• Plan follow-up actions to further develop and penetrate accounts. Update your Line Manager regularly to ensure a broad but detailed range of information is maintained.
• Liaise with the product and marketing teams and update on specific sector needs and competitor developments, market trends and competitor activity.
• Attend trade shows, exhibitions, and corporate events.
• Carry out any other ad-hoc responsibilities assigned from time to time by the Line Manager.

Skills/Experience

• Must be confident dealing with a wide range of customers face to face at all levels and experience in the Automotive sector or associated industry preferred but not essential.
• Capable of planning, managing, and executing a minimum of 8 calls per day.
• Practically minded with a technical/mechanical aptitude and willing and able to learn and apply new product or technical knowledge.
• Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship building skills both internally and externally.
• Strong IT skills e.g., CRM, MS Office, PowerPoint, Internet etc
• Excellent planning and time management skills
• Outgoing and likeable personality who can work as part of a fast moving and growing team.
• Self-motivated and able to recognise new business opportunities.
• Determination to build a career with a forward-thinking business.
• Must be willing to work away from home when necessary and occasionally weekends (agreed in advance).
• Must be comfortable with lifting and manual handling of tools, with correct aids or/and support and posture. Some of our tools can weigh beyond 25 kgs.
• Full UK Driving License essential and previous experience driving a large 3.5t panel van preferred but not essential.