Wallingford, Oxfordshire | Full-Time | Office-Based with UK Travel
Overview
We are seeking an accomplished sales professional with experience in the water, chemical, HVAC, or food processing sectors. This role offers the opportunity to join a highly reputable distributor of pumps and rotating equipment—an organisation recognised for its technical excellence, strong market presence, and commitment to employee development.
The successful candidate will be a technically capable and commercially astute individual who can represent the business with professionalism and integrity.
The Company
* A thriving business with a strong commitment to work–life balance.
* Strategic distribution partner of Xylem Flygt, delivering industry-leading solutions.
* Significant investment in continuous training and professional development, including in-house and manufacturer-led programmes.
* Specialists in centrifugal and positive displacement pumping technologies.
* Over 60 years of combined experience across multiple industrial sectors.
* A reputation for reliability, technical competence, and exceptional customer support.
Serving key markets including water utilities, industrial processing, power generation, food production, and building services. A team driven by innovation, quality, and long‑term customer relationships.
The Role
The successful applicant will be responsible for:
* Promoting and selling clean and wastewater pumps, chemical dosing systems, and hygienic pumping solutions.
* Conducting pump selections and specifying equipment in line with customer requirements.
* Managing the complete sales process, from initial site survey and technical specification through to supplier liaison, order placement, and attendance at installation (where required).
* Responding effectively to urgent breakdown situations, including equipment identification, selection of suitable replacements, and coordination of logistics to ensure minimal downtime.
* Operating from the Wallingford office with some UK‑wide travel for site visits and customer meetings.
* Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with clients in building services, water treatment, chemical processing, and general industry.
* Engaging in ongoing technical training to maintain strong product knowledge and industry awareness.
About You
The ideal candidate will:
* Demonstrate proven sales experience within HVAC, water treatment, industrial, engineering, or chemical environments.
* Be comfortable travelling nationwide.
* Exhibit strong communication, organisational, and customer service skills.
* Fluent in pump selection.
* Be proactive, ambitious, and focused on delivering high‑quality solutions.
* Preferably be based in or near Oxfordshire.
What’s On Offer
* Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
* Company vehicle or car allowance.
* Company pension scheme.
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
* Extensive training and genuine long‑term career development opportunities.
* A friendly, supportive, and fun work environment where teamwork is valued.
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