Job Description

More Tools. More Vans. More Demonstrations!

We're Expanding Our Fleet to Bring More Tools to Our Customers.

We are searching for a dynamic, well organized, and positive technical van sales operative to join our team. The right candidate will have an excellent understanding and ideally experience in automotive tools sector. Putting our customers first is at the forefront of our everyday, so you will need to be customer focused, friendly and a team player.

At Tool Connection we pride ourselves on our enviable reputation for producing high quality, interesting and innovative products into both new and established markets.

Working for our Laser Tools brand, you will visit customers and demonstrate our tools from one of our custom-made mobile showrooms - a pretty cool place to spend your working day! You will support customers and build on existing relationships, as well growing our customer base with new leads.

The right candidate will develop an expert knowledge of our products and become an outstanding advocate for our brand.

To view one of our mobile showrooms/Tech Van, check out our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bic8u6P4bs0

Location: The Midlands, we welcome any applicants in this area.

Job Role - What will you do?

Set up and perform professional demonstrations of products, specialty tools, and custom tools from a mobile showroom. Organise, plan, and coordinate tool shows and exhibitions for customers. Deliver technical advice and support for key products. Provide excellent customer interaction and personalised to support for different customer types. To effectively manage administration, customer documentation & sales reports, travel, and expense reports. Safeguard and regularly maintain mobile showroom inventory. Identify and solve problems, providing sound product advice to customers. Drive sales growth by visiting existing customers, taking orders, and demonstrating/selling new products.

The Person - What we are looking for

Holds a valid driver's license with a clean driving record. Customer focused with ability to communicate effectively with all levels within an organisation with the ability to work independently and within teams when required. Able to work independently but also as part of a team when required. Confident presenter with the ability to explain technical information, product features, and benefits clearly. Proficient computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook) and comfortable with technology. Background in automotive trade, hand tools, or product demonstrations is an advantage (but not essential).
The ideal candidate will come from a tool, automotive or sales background. However, we highly value enthusiasm, drive and positivity and would therefore welcome applications from candidates with experience in other sectors with those important transferable skills.

The Tool Connection Benefits and Salary:

Salary and Benefits package

The On Target Earning for this role are 35,000.00. We are happy to discuss salary expectations during the interview stage, allowing us to tailor the offer based on your skills and experience.

We believe that our staff are a fundamental part of our success and want our employees to feel valued and appreciated and have created a benefits package that helps assist a work/life balance and supports the welfare of our employees.

Our Benefits:

FREE Holidays in our very own company holiday homes Your Birthday off in addition to your annual leave Christmas Savings Club with company contribution Paid day off for your child's first day at school Paid day off when you become a Grandparent Salary sacrifice schemes - Cyclescheme and Techscheme Enhanced company sick pay Life Assurance scheme Employee assistance programme Access to Virtual GP Service Staff discount on our products Pension scheme 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays Long service rewards Christmas Bonus Refer a friend scheme, with bonus payment
To enhance the wellbeing of our employees whilst at work we provide complimentary fresh fruit daily, mental health and bereavement support from our in-house trained teams.

Our toilet facilities are equipped with discreet emergency boxes, with sanitary products available.

Free eye tests are encouraged and available for all employees and a company contribution for any new prescription, is available to all VDU users.

When you arrive on site, we have plenty of secure off road, onsite parking for both cars and motorcycles and designated disabled parking for those who need them.

Not forgetting our employees' families, we hold social events for all ages - where the only aim is to have fun!

Why work for Tool Connection?

Tool Connection encourage all employees with personal development and self-improvement. Full training is provided, and employees are supported with additional training or qualifications if desired.

Your journey within the business will be unique to you, your skills and commitment, with great prospects to step up the ladder we encourage growth and ambition in every role.

PLEASE NOTE THAT STRONG APPLICATIONS MAY BE CONSIDERED UPON RECEIPT, THEREFORE EARLY APPLICATION IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

If you would like to find out more about the advertised role or the business, please contact our friendly HR team on recruitment@toolconnection.co.uk or give us a call on 01926 818193.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Company events Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Employee discount Free parking Life insurance On-site parking Store discount
Work Location: On the road