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Posted 21 July, 2026

Regional Sales Executive (Industrial Products / Automotive)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment
Sheffield, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Regional Sales Executive (Industrial Products / Automotive)£35,000 - £40,000 + OTE £55k - £60k + Uncapped Commission + Company Car + Manufacturer Training + Progression + Company BenefitsNorth of England / MidlandsAre you a Technical Sales Executive with experience in automotive or industrial consumables, looking to represent a globally recognised German manufacturer while benefiting from uncapped commission, specialist training, and genuine career progression?This is an exciting opportunity to join a market-leading manufacturer of premium coated abrasives, renowned for German engineering, exceptional product quality, and innovative solutions.In this remote-based role, you'll be responsible for developing new business, managing key customer accounts, and supporting distribution partners across the North of England and the Midlands.You'll provide technical advice on abrasive products and applications, carry out demonstrations, and help customers improve performance through consultative selling.The ideal candidate will come from a technical sales background within abrasives, automotive refinishing, body shops, industrial consumables, tooling, coatings, or manufacturing and enjoy building lasting customer relationships.The Role:Developing new business across the North of England and the MidlandsManaging and growing existing customer and distributor accountsProviding technical support on premium German abrasive productsConducting product demonstrations, customer trials, and application trainingSupporting body shops, manufacturers, and industrial customers with process optimisationManaging your own territory with a high degree of autonomyThe Person:Technical sales or business development experienceBackground in abrasives, automotive refinishing, body shops, industrial consumables, tooling, coatings, or manufacturingFull UK driving licenceIf you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.Reference Number: BBBH26089aKeywords: Technical Sales Representative, Area Sales Manager, Technical Sales Executive, Business Development Manager, Abrasives, Coated Abrasives, Automotive Refinishing, Bodyshop, Industrial Consumables, Surface Finishing, Sanding, Metalworking, Woodworking, Manufacturing, OEM, German Engineering, Field Sales, North of England, MidlandsWe are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.TPBN1_UKTJ