We're Hiring: Strategic Account Development Representative - Safety Footwear 🚨
Sector: Industrial PPE / Safety Footwear
Type: Full-Time
Are you passionate about building relationships, and driven to make an impact in developing new business? Join this growing business as a Strategic Account Development Representative and play a pivotal role in driving demand and growing this brand at the frontline of industry.
Role Purpose
As a key member of the sales team, you will be responsible for developing and activating end-user demand for industry-leading safety footwear. Through direct engagement, hands-on product demonstrations, and strategic lead generation, you'll help boost distributor sales and enhance visibility across key sectors.
What You'll Do
🔹Account Identification and Relationship Building
Proactively research target companies with operational safety footwear needs (e.g. particularly in logistics, food service, facilities management until new products are launched).
Locate and engage key decision-makers: safety officers, procurement leads, site managers.
🔹 Lead Generation & Sales Enablement
Generate and qualify high-quality end-user leads and work closely with the distributor network to convert them into sales.
Gather customer feedback and share valuable insights with the Sales Team Lead.
🔹 Product Advocacy & Wear Trials
Position the brands safety footwear as solutions to workplace risks.
Launch and manage structured wear trial programmes designed to generate internal buy-in.
Collate user feedback to strengthen product relevance and commercial appeal.
- Strategic Reporting & Insight Contribution
Provide structured market intelligence to inform sales strategy and product development.
Share success stories, quantified trial outcomes, and customer testimonials with stakeholders.
What You'll Bring
-Experience in sales, ideally in PPE, safety footwear, or industrial products.
-Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
-Self-motivation and the ability to work independently.
-A passion for educating customers and adding value at every interaction.
Apply now and step into a role where your work protects others-every step of the way.
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