Company Description

Founded over 26 years ago, Simon Safety is a leading, highly respected supplier of Personal Protective Equipment, Work Wear, Uniform and Workplace Supplies, specialising in Manufacturing, M&E Engineering, Construction, Logistics, Petrochemical, Energy and Utility industry sectors.

In partnership with the World’s leading manufacturers, Simon Safety have developed a range of garments and protective equipment that can be widely used across all industry sectors. Quality products that will exceed expectations of performance and that are manufactured with the demands of the professional workers in mind.

We are always looking for the best people to join our growing and successful business, and currently we wish to appoint additional Area Sales Representatives to take responsibility of developing and growing the sales of our Personal Protective Equipment, Work Wear, Workplace Safety and Janitorial product range, into SME's throughout the South Wales region (Swansea to Newport).

The role will involve contacting and visiting existing, lapsed and potential new client accounts to promote our full range of Personal Protective Equipment, Work Wear and Workplace Safety Products.

The ideal candidate would be a self-motivated, proactive and target driven field-based sales professional and would have a clear and proven track record in prospecting new customers and developing the growth of existing customers.

The successful candidate must be a self-motivated professional with a proven track record in B2B sales, excellent relationship-building skills, and a strong understanding of the safety equipment market, and play a key role in increasing income and revenue by managing and negotiating with clients, generating leads, qualifying prospects and managing sales of products and services. They will report directly to the Sales Director.

Salary: £30,000.00 - £50,000.00 based on experience. The role comes with a Company Car, IT, Telephone, Pension and includes an uncapped Commission Bonus Scheme.

https://www.simon-safety.co.uk/about-us

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AREA SALES REPRESENTATIVE

Area of responsibility: M4 Corridor (e.g. Swansea to Newport).

What will you do?

• You will work with new and existing customers as a trusted advisor with a commitment to safety and protecting people.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities, manage existing client relationships, and promote our comprehensive range of PPE, workwear, and safety services.
• Conduct face-to-face visits with potential and existing customers to understand their requirements.

·      Prepare and deliver compelling sales presentations and product demonstrations.

·      Generate quotations, negotiate pricing, and close sales effectively.

·      Manage customer accounts proactively, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and retention.

We are looking for a person:

• With a genuine commitment to safety and protecting people.
• Who holds the NEBOSH General Certificate and has a deep understanding of PPE standards and regulations (BS EN standards, COMAH requirements, industry-specific compliance.
• Who is aware of the actual working environments our clients operate in.
• With product knowledge that goes beyond catalogue specs to understanding real-world application and performance.
• With the ability to build thrust with safety managers, procurement teams, and operational staff who rely on our products for their lives.
• Who can provide a consultative approach rather than transactional selling – you’re solving safety problems, not just selling stock.
• With excellent time management for covering the geographical territory efficiently.
• Who has adaptability to work with different organisational cultures, from multinational corporations to local contractors.

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What’s in it for you:

• Excellent career progression opportunities with a growing independent organisation.
• Competitive salary, plus sales commission.
• Full benefits package.
• Field-based role.