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Technical Sales Manager – Metro Rod Newport, Hereford, & Gloucester
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Metro Rod works with the likes of Equans, Amey, Aldi, Mitie, Greggs, McDonalds, Wetherspoons across FM, Social Housing, Property Management, Retail, Industrial and Leisure sectors.
Founded in 1983, Metro Rod and its sister company Metro Plumb are leading providers of drain clearance and maintenance services delivered on a largely reactive basis. Over 60 franchisees cover the UK, ensuring high standards of service and customer satisfaction.
What does it entail?
* Your daily tasks will involve supporting franchisees and the sales team in scoping, pricing, winning, and executing drainage projects, backed by a strong knowledge of drainage & pumps.
* You’ll uncover and develop opportunities, supporting the sales function that drives business growth and applying an understanding of AMP cycles of UK water companies.
* This role requires regular travel across the UK and to our Support Centre in Macclesfield (approximately 3 days per week).
What do we look for?
* Outstanding background in drainage operations (survey, maintenance, rehabilitation, pumping systems and treatment plants).
* Experience in sales support, project scoping or technical consultancy is preferred.
* Ability to run projects end‑to‑end, from client scoping through to delivery.
* Hands‑on approach, willing to get involved practically where needed.
* Knowledge of relevant Health & Safety, compliance standards and drainage law.
* Exceptional customer service mindset and a proactive, solutions‑focused attitude.
* Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, engaging effectively with all levels.
* Motivation to learn and develop.
* Collaborative approach.
Preferred Qualifications
* IOSH Managing Safely
* SMSTS
* Hands‑on training in patch repairs and full‑length liner installs.
* Confined spaces Medium Risk certification
* OS19X
* Knowledge of plumbing work
What do you get?
* 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
* Company laptop / mobile
* Free eye tests / subsidy for glasses
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Occupational Health Support
* Employee discounts platform – Sodexo
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Sales and Business Development
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