Technical Sales Manager
Metro Rod is a fast‑growing, dynamic business that works with clients such as Equans, Amey, Aldi, Mitie, Greggs, McDonalds, Wetherspoons and many more across the FM, Social Housing, Property Management, Retail, Industrial and Leisure sectors.
Founded in 1983, Metro Rod and its sister company Metro Plumb provide drain clearance and maintenance services on a largely reactive basis. The services are delivered through 60+ franchisees across the UK.
Salary: up to £48,000 DOE + commission. Full‑time, permanent – remote based.
Responsibilities
* Support franchisees and the sales team in scoping, pricing, winning, and executing drainage projects.
* Ensure projects meet and exceed client expectations.
* Uncover and develop opportunities to drive business growth.
* Travel across the UK (approximately 3 days per week) and to the Support Centre in Macclesfield.
* Apply knowledge of AMP cycles, health & safety, compliance standards and drainage law.
* Execute projects end‑to‑end from scoping to delivery.
* Provide hands‑on support where required.
Qualifications
* Outstanding background in drainage operations (survey, maintenance, rehabilitation, pumping systems and treatment plants).
* Experience of sales support, project scoping or technical consultancy (preferred).
* Ability to run projects end‑to‑end, from client scoping through to delivery.
* Hands‑on approach, willing to get involved practically where needed.
* Happy to travel extensively (approximately 3 days per week).
* Knowledge of relevant Health & Safety, compliance standards and drainage law.
* Someone who understands the value of exceptional customer service and owning a challenge through to resolution.
* Motivation to learn and develop.
* Collaborative approach.
* Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, engaging effectively with all levels—from site teams to senior leadership.
* Proactive, enthusiastic, and solutions‑focused, with a strong drive to tackle and resolve operational challenges.
Preferred Qualifications
* IOSH Managing Safely
* SMSTS
* Hands‑on training in patch repairs and full‑length liner installs.
* Confined spaces Medium Risk
* OS19X
* Knowledge of plumbing work
Benefits
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
* Paid expenses for travel, meals and accommodation.
* Royal London, Company Pension.
* Group Life Assurance.
* Additional Paid Leave / Special Leave.
* Company Events.
* Laptop / Company Mobile.
* Free eye tests / subsidy for glasses.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Occupational Health Support.
* Employee Discounts Platform – Sodexo.
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