Are you an experienced professional within the motor trade seeking a new and exciting challenge? We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a skilled Automotive Tool Specialist to join their dynamic team across the South East. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with practical automotive experience to utilise their technical skills in a customer-facing role that offers variety, career progression, and the chance to work with leading products in the industry.
Our client is a recognised leader in automotive supplies, specialising in providing high-quality tools, bodyshop solutions, and consumables to workshops and dealerships throughout the UK. They are looking for a committed Automotive Tool Specialist to support their growth by demonstrating their extensive range of products directly with customers and helping enhance customer satisfaction through expert advice and support.
This Automotive Tool Specialist role is perfect for applicants from the Bodyshop and accident repair network with a strong knowledge base of tools, products, their uses and applications. If you are enthusiastic, technically knowledgeable, and enjoy working in a mobile role, this opportunity could be your next career move.
This Automotive Tool Specialist role is ideal for a individual with hands-on experience in automotive workshops, tooling, or bodyshop environments, confident in delivering live product demonstrations and building lasting client relationships. If you are enthusiastic, technically knowledgeable, and enjoy working in a mobile role, this opportunity could be your next career move.
Benefits:
1. Competitive basic salary of £38,000 dependent on experience, with an OTE of £45,000
2. Company vehicle, phone, and tablet provided
3. 40-hour working week, Monday to Friday, with no weekends or bank holidays
4. Generous holiday entitlement starting at 23 days, increasing with service
5. Healthcare plan including dental, optical, and therapy treatments
6. Supportive management team and comprehensive training programmes
7. Opportunities for career development within a recognised global organisation
Duties:
8. Travel across the South East to demonstrate and promote automotive tooling and bodyshop products
9. Conduct live demonstrations of hand tools, power tools, and repair equipment using the company’s demonstration van
10. Support customers by providing technical advice and product training
11. Assist with identifying the right products to meet customer workshop needs
12. Support the sales team in converting demonstrations into sales
13. Gather customer feedback and market insights to support product development and growth initiatives
14. Maintain strong relationships with existing clients and seek new business opportunities
15. Support occasional national activities and events as required
Requirements:
16. Previous experience in the automotive repair industry, bodyshop environments, or tooling sales
17. Full UK driving licence with minimal points
18. Excellent communication and presentation skills
19. Ability to deliver engaging product demonstrations confidently
20. Motivated, target-driven, and customer-focused attitude
21. Strong technical knowledge of workshop operations, repair applications, or tooling products
22. Flexible and willing to travel across the South East