Sales Representative (Direct Sales)

Location: Colchester, Essex

Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 per annum + OTE £35,000 (with commission)

Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm (37.5 – 40 hours/week, 30 mins lunch)

Start Date: ASAP for the right candidate

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Top Job Recruitment is working on behalf of a well-established automotive company based in Colchester, Essex. They specialise in high-quality automotive products and services, particularly in luxury leather re-trimming for a range of vehicle makes and models. With a focus on craftsmanship and customer satisfaction, the business delivers bespoke designs using premium automotive-grade Italian leather sourced from renowned tanneries worldwide.

Due to continued growth, they are now looking for a motivated and confident Sales Representative to join their team and drive both B2B and B2C sales.

Key Responsibilities:

B2B / Wholesale Sales:

• Contact and follow up on leads provided
• Visit clients as necessary to build and maintain relationships
• Develop strategies to secure new sales opportunities
• Place orders and coordinate with internal teams to ensure smooth delivery and installation
• Provide aftersales support
• Expand and retain the existing customer base

B2C / Retail Sales:

• Contact leads and gather further customer information
• Support marketing initiatives and campaigns driven by head office
• Provide feedback to management on lead quality
• Close retail sales confidently and professionally
• Manage order placement and customer coordination for delivery/fitting
• Deliver excellent aftersales service

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience in a sales role, ideally within an automotive or technical product environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and confidence in both face-to-face and phone communication
• A proactive and strategic mindset
• A full UK driving licence (preferred due to occasional client visits)
• Ability to manage your own workload and work well independently and within a team

Interested?

Apply today or contact Corrie Brennan for more information:

Email: corrie@topjobrecruitment.com