Product Specialist - Field Based
Location: Home-based ideally from OX or CB Postcode
(with national travel and visits to Milton Keynes)
About the Company
Our client is a global leader in automation and fluid control solutions, serving sectors including automotive, food & beverage, packaging, and life sciences. Their UK headquarters in Milton Keynes brings together offices, design, manufacturing, and warehousing on one substantial site.
The Role
We are seeking a Product Specialist to join the products team in a varied and customer-facing position. Working closely with the field sales team, you'll provide application expertise, technical product knowledge, and sales support to drive market share growth.
The role focuses on a specialist product portfolio, including:
Chillers
Heat exchangers
Sensors
Media separated valves
Clean wet pumps
Process gas controls
Key responsibilities include:
Supporting the sales team with product knowledge during customer visits
Growing sales of the specialist product range through value-driven solutions
Identifying and researching new opportunities in target markets
Producing marketing and training material, and promoting products at trade shows
Developing strong working relationships with customers to solve problems from a technical perspective
Maintaining accurate CRM records and consistently meeting/exceeding targets
The Person
We're looking for a commercially aware, technically skilled individual with strong communication and influencing skills.
Essential requirements:
HND (or equivalent) or relevant industry experience
Proven track record with chillers, heat exchangers, sensors, media separated valves, clean wet pumps, or process gas controls
Experience in applications within life sciences, medical, or electronics industries
Ability to communicate and influence at all levels, internally and externally
Highly driven, with a passion for customer satisfaction and technical problem solving
Full UK driving licence and valid passport (some European travel may be required)
Desirable:
Degree in a Science or Engineering discipline
5+ years' experience in a customer-facing technical or sales role
What's on Offer
£45K-£55K with commission scheme
Company car with fuel card
Private medical cover
Life assurance
25 days holiday + holiday purchase scheme
Salary sacrifice pension plan
Extensive sales, product & application training (classroom and in-field)
A supportive, diverse, and inclusive culture with a strong focus on sustainability
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