Job Description
External Sales – MRO Industrial Solutions\n\nAbout the Company\n\nMy client is a well-established MRO industrial distributor with over 50 years in the market, currently undergoing aggressive expansion across multiple regions. Operating as the industrial division of a national electrical distributor, they provide electrical and mechanical maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) solutions to a broad range of industries, including FMCG, manufacturing, automotive, and industrial engineering.\n\nThis is an exciting opportunity to join a company that is actively investing in growth, with newly created roles to expand their national footprint.\n\nRole: External Sales – MRO Industrial Solutions\n\nLocations Available:\n\nEast Anglia – Norwich\nSoutheast – Kent\nSouth Wales\nManchester\nSheffieldWhat You’ll Be Selling:\n\nMRO solutions – Primarily electrical and mechanical products.\nDirect distribution to industrial end-users, consultants, and installers in key sectors such as manufacturing, automotive, and industrial solutions (lighting, mechanics, and automation).\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nNew business development – Actively growing a new region, building relationships, and expanding market share.\nAccount management & retention – Once the foundation is set, developing a long-term customer base.\nAutonomous role – Work from home (WFH), self-manage your diary, and focus on customer engagement.\nConsultative sales approach – Selling directly to end-users, consultants, and installers in various industrial sectors.\nStrategic growth focus – Success is measured by business expansion, revenue growth, and customer development, rather than rigid sales targets.\n\nWhat’s on Offer?\n\nBase Salary:\n\n£45K - £55K for experienced candidates who can hit the ground running (5-10 years’ experience in MRO sales).\n£30K - £35K for those with some external sales experience, looking to step up in their career.Company Car Provided\n Uncapped Profit Share Scheme – % of profit share, directly rewarding business growth\n Career Growth Opportunities – Fast-track to regional sales management and leadership\n\nWho We’re Looking For?\n\nExperience in MRO Sales – Electrical or mechanical background preferred.\n Go-Getter Attitude – Must be proactive, self-motivated, and able to work autonomously.\n Commercially Driven – Comfortable managing long-term customer relationships and developing new business.\n No Micromanagement Culture – This role requires someone who can self-manage, plan their own diary, and work independently.\n\nInterview Process & Timeline\n\nFirst Stage: Teams or Face-to-Face Interview\n Second Stage: In-person interview (specifics discussed later)\nStart Date: Flexible based on candidate availability\n\nThis is an opportunity to shape and grow a new territory while benefiting from full autonomy, strong financial rewards, and a clear career progression path.\n\nInterested? Apply now to explore this opportunity