Overview
We are seeking an accomplished sales professional with experience in the water, chemical, HVAC, or food processing sectors. This role offers the opportunity to join a highly reputable distributor of pumps and rotating equipment—an organisation recognised for its technical excellence, strong market presence, and commitment to employee development.
The successful candidate will be a technically capable and commercially astute individual who can represent the business with professionalism and integrity.
The Company
We are an established and respected leader in the pump distribution industry:
- A thriving business with a strong commitment to work–life balance.
- Strategic distribution partner of a leading waste water brand, delivering industry-leading solutions.
- Significant investment in continuous training and professional development, including in-house and manufacturer-led programmes.
- Specialists in centrifugal and positive displacement pumping technologies.
- Over 60 years of combined experience across multiple industrial sectors.
- A reputation for reliability, technical competence, and exceptional customer support.
- Serving key markets including water utilities, industrial processing, power generation, food production, and building services.
- A team driven by innovation, quality, and long-term customer relationships.
The Role
The successful applicant will be responsible for:
- Promoting and selling clean and wastewater pumps, chemical dosing systems, and hygienic pumping solutions.
- Conducting pump selections and specifying equipment in line with customer requirements.
- Managing the complete sales process, from initial site survey and technical specification through to supplier liaison, order placement, and attendance at installation (where required)
- Responding effectively to urgent breakdown situations, including equipment identification, selection of suitable replacements, and coordination of logistics to ensure minimal downtime.
- Operating from the Wallingford office with some UK-wide travel for site visits and customer meetings.
- Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with clients in building services, water treatment, chemical processing, and general industry.
- Engaging in ongoing technical training to maintain strong product knowledge and industry awareness.
About You
The ideal candidate will:
- Demonstrate proven sales experience within HVAC, water treatment, industrial, engineering, or chemical environments.
- Be comfortable travelling nationwide.
- Exhibit strong communication, organisational, and customer service skills.
- Fluent in pump selection
- Be proactive, ambitious, and focused on delivering high-quality solutions.
- Preferably be based in or near Oxfordshire.
What’s On Offer
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Company vehicle or car allowance
- Company pension scheme
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Extensive training and genuine long-term career development opportunities.
- A friendly, supportive, and fun work environment where teamwork is valued
If you believe you would be a great fit, please send a copy of your CV to [email protected]
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £36,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company car
- Company events
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Wallingford, Oxfordshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: In person
