Technical Sales Support

About the opportunity:

We are working as the internal recruitment partner for our client, Airblast, a market leader in the supply of surface preparation and finishing machinery. With over 40 years of industry expertise, they support a wide range of customers across industrial manufacturing, engineering, automotive, construction, and more.

We are seeking a motivated Technical Sales Support professional to join their front-office sales team, focusing on spray equipment while also supporting general sales across the business. You’ll work with a mix of small independent contractors, specialist engineers, and walk-in customers — providing product guidance, taking orders, and generating new business through outbound calling from an established database.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a technical mindset who enjoys supporting customers and driving commercial results within a well-established engineering environment.

Responsibilities:

• Make proactive outbound calls to generate new business from an existing prospect database
• Handle incoming sales enquiries via phone, email, and walk-in customers
• Identify and specify correct spray parts and equipment based on customer needs
• Build strong working relationships with small business customers and repeat trade accounts
• Support with general blasting and servicing enquiries when required
• Create quotations and sales orders using internal systems
• Maintain accurate CRM records and ensure communications are logged promptly
• Work collaboratively with the small and friendly onsite team to achieve targets

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Minimum 1 year of sales, telesales, or phone-based customer contact experience
• Technical aptitude — ideally understanding of spray/blast equipment or similar machinery however candidates from a technical or engineering background will be considered
• Confident communication skills with the ability to build rapport quickly
• A proactive, self-motivated approach with the drive to seek new business
• Strong organisation, accuracy, and attention to detail
• IT literacy and experience updating CRM/order systems
• Full UK driving licence (preferred)

Candidates without direct industry knowledge but with strong energy, confidence, and willingness to learn will also be considered.

In return we are offering:

• £27,000 – £32,000 salary, depending on experience
• Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm (office-based)
• Stable, friendly environment with a close-knit team of around 15
• Secure role with a well-established industry leader
• Full product and technical training provided

If you’re technically minded, thrive in a sales environment, and are ready to join a respected engineering business — APPLY NOW for immediate consideration!