via Reed · 7 September 2026 ·12 days ago

Area Sales Executive (Engineering / Abrasives)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
Manchester Full-time GBP 35,000 – 40,000
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Area Sales Executive (Engineering / Abrasives)

£35,000 - £40,000 + OTE £55k - £60k + Uncapped Commission + Company Car + Manufacturer Training + Progression + Company Benefits

North of England / Midlands

Are you a Technical Sales Executive with experience in automotive or industrial consumables, looking to represent a globally recognised German manufacturer while benefiting from uncapped commission, specialist training, and genuine career progression?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a market-leading manufacturer of premium coated abrasives, renowned for German engineering, exceptional product quality, and innovative solutions.

In this remote-based role, you'll be responsible for developing new business, managing key customer accounts, and supporting distribution partners across the North of England and the Midlands.

You'll provide technical advice on abrasive products and applications, carry out demonstrations, and help customers improve performance through consultative selling.

The ideal candidate will come from a technical sales background within abrasives, automotive refinishing, body shops, industrial consumables, tooling, coatings, or manufacturing and enjoy building lasting customer relationships.

The Role:

  • Developing new business across the North of England and the Midlands

  • Managing and growing existing customer and distributor accounts

  • Providing technical support on premium German abrasive products

  • Conducting product demonstrations, customer trials, and application training

  • Supporting body shops, manufacturers, and industrial customers with process optimisation

  • Managing your own territory with a high degree of autonomy

The Person:
  • Technical sales or business development experience

  • Background in abrasives, automotive refinishing, body shops, industrial consumables, tooling, coatings, or manufacturing

  • Full UK driving licence

If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

Reference Number: BBBH26089e

Keywords: Technical Sales Representative, Area Sales Manager, Technical Sales Executive, Business Development Manager, Abrasives, Coated Abrasives, Automotive Refinishing, Bodyshop, Industrial Consumables, Surface Finishing, Sanding, Metalworking, Woodworking, Manufacturing, OEM, German Engineering, Field Sales, North of England, Midlands

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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