Technical Sales Representative

Role Overview

A leading hazardous waste management and solvent recycling organisation is seeking a Technical Sales Representative to support commercial growth and strengthen the client base across industrial, pharmaceutical, automotive, and manufacturing sectors.

This role is suited to a proactive, technically confident sales professional who can generate new business, manage existing accounts, and provide technical guidance on waste classification, compliance, and treatment capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop new business opportunities and grow the customer base

• Manage and expand existing client accounts

• Prepare quotations, proposals, and tender submissions

• Conduct site visits, waste audits, and technical assessments

• Advise clients on hazardous waste regulations, ADR, and EPA compliance

• Provide technical guidance on waste classification and treatment options

• Identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities within existing accounts

• Work closely with operations and technical teams to ensure accurate waste profiling and service delivery

• Maintain CRM records, forecasts, and sales activity reports

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in technical sales, business development, or account management

  • Experience in waste, environmental, chemical, or industrial sectors preferred

• Strong understanding of hazardous waste regulations and classification

• Ability to interpret Safety Data Sheets (SDS), waste codes, and technical specifications

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills

• Relevant technical or environmental qualification is an advantage

• Full clean driving licence

• Willingness to travel nationwide

Employment Details

Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance incentives

• Professional development and industry training

• Company pension

• Company events

• On-site parking

• Opportunity to work with a sustainability-focused team