Sales Representative
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Position Overview & Specifications
Description
We are currently looking to expand our Lubricants sales team and have field based sales vacancies in the Manchester/Liverpool region.
This role will require you to manage your designated sales territory, selling a range of specialist lubricants that are used in a variety of applications across heavy industry, manufacturing, construction, transportation, process, oil & gas, marine, precision engineering and many more.
We are looking for individuals who have the ability to pro-actively cold call on potential accounts and generate new business opportunities in order to grow this sales region, as well as build strong relationships with our existing customer base to develop repeat business.
Previous sales experience is not essential, we are interested in speaking to people who can demonstrate the required attributes needed for this role and are looking for their first opportunity in a sales position. Excellent earning potential and on-going training and development is available for successful people.
To learn more about our company please visit www.ncheurope.com paying particular interest to the Lubricants section.
Key Responsibilities
Strong sales experience in a business to business, contracting sales environment.- Can demonstrate a successful and consistent sales track record of over achievement.
- Proven networking skills, demonstrating a clear ability to build new contacts and create long lasting customer relationships.
- Can demonstrate strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- Can demonstrate strong attention to detail skills.
- Appropriate experience in a customer facing environment.
- Demonstrated ability to determine solutions for customers (consultative sales approach).
- Able to demonstrate a high level of planning and prioritizing skills, to enable multiple demands to be managed effectively
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal; comfortable dealing with all levels of management / non-management both internally and externally to an organisation.
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite applications, using tablets and ‘apps’, customer relationship management software and sales order management systems.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; comfortable dealing with all levels of management/non-management both internally to NCH Europe and externally.- Able to build strong relationships gaining trust, and influencing others.
- Proven customer orientation – polite, responsive and persistent
- Excellent time management and planning skills
- Demonstrated aptitude for creative problem-solving
- Ability to determine solutions for customers (consultative sales approach)
- Must be results orientated and able to work both independently and within a team environment.
- Must be self-motivated, with a positive outlook and be able to demonstrate initiative and resilience in a sales environment.
- Proven ability to manage and maintain multiple customer accounts.
- Smart appearance with a high standard of self-presentation and a professional approach.
- Ability to work irregular or extended working hours as necessary to fit with customer and business needs.
Benefits
£40-60k – This will consist of a basic salary of £30k + an uncapped commission scheme with the realistic potential to earn £40-60k OTE You will also receive:- Company Pension 25 days holiday plus bank holidays 4 x salary life insurance Company Sick Pay Comprehensive training and learning opportunities Professional qualification support Discounts on numerous leisure, financial and retail products Cycle to work scheme Technology Scheme Employee Assistance Programme
About NCH Europe
NCH Europe exists because of its customers. With the latest technology, industry expertise and quality solutions we have the tools to best understand our customer requirements.With a presence in 25 countries and an ever growing network of sales staff; NCH Europe is one of the largest divisions of NCH Corporation; a US based multinational company.
We deliver best-in-class industrial maintenance solutions, with a focus on hospitality, industrial and infrastructure businesses in Europe.
Achieve sustainability goals and maximise efficiency with our unparalleled knowledge and technical competency.
At NCH Europe we believe in ‘people doing business with people.’ We have developed and continue to grow a direct sales team to build customer connections, enhance our customer understanding and drive market penetration.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Chemical Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Sales Representative roles across NCH Europe's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Chemical Manufacturing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £30,000 - £30,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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