Technical Salesperson
Preston
£35,000 – £40,000 (dependent on experience) + Company Car + Bonus
Full-Time | Permanent
Are you an experienced fire industry salesperson with strong technical knowledge, looking for a stable, office-based role within a growing fire protection business?
We are recruiting a Technical Salesperson to join a specialist fire protection company based in Preston. This is a key hire supporting ongoing growth and expansion within the business.
The Business
The company is an established fire protection specialist delivering maintenance, servicing, surveying and testing of fire systems across the UK. They operate across healthcare, education, retail, manufacturing, industrial and public-sector environments.
The Role of the Technical Salesperson
This is a hands-on technical sales role where industry knowledge is essential. You will manage the full sales cycle, from generating new opportunities through to completion, while building long-term customer relationships.
The role is office-based, with travel to client sites across the UK as required.
Key Responsibilities of the Technical Salesperson
• Sell fire protection services with a strong focus on fire doors and fire products
• Provide technical advice and solutions to customers
• Generate new business through calls, emails and proactive outreach
• Manage enquiries from initial contact through to close of works
• Build and maintain strong, long-term customer relationships
• Achieve agreed sales targets and KPIs (introduced after probation)
• Plan engineer workloads using internal scheduling software
• Maintain accurate CRM and sales records
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure excellent customer delivery
Requirements of the Technical Salesperson
• Minimum 10 years’ experience within the fire industry
• Proven experience selling fire doors, fire products or fire protection services
• Background with a fire door manufacturer, supplier, installer or similar business
• Strong technical understanding of fire protection systems
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Organised, commercially driven and self-motivated
• Confident using MS Excel and MS Office
• Willing to travel to client sites and stay away when required
Package & Benefits
• £35,000 – £40,000 basic salary (dependent on experience)
• Company car
• Performance-related bonus
• Holiday: 20 days plus 8 Bank Holidays, increasing by 1 day every 2 years of service up to a maximum of 36 days
• Pension: Government Pension Scheme
• Sick Pay: Statutory Sick Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Supportive, professional working environment
If you’re an experienced Technical Salesperson within the fire industry looking for a long-term, stable opportunity with strong benefits and earning potential, this role is well worth exploring.
If the role and responsibilities sound like a good fit for you, then I’d love to speak to you.
Find out more about our available opportunities or how I can help you further your career – contact me today.
Please get in touch with Adele Lewis or click “Apply Now” to be considered for this vacancy.
Mobile: 07537163611
Call: 0151 209 2050
Email: adele.lewis@aspion.co.uk