The Tool Connection is a market leader in the automotive aftermarket sector and sells five major brands – Power-TEC (body repair), Laser (specialist hand tools), Gunson (classic specialist tools), Kamasa (general tool market), & Connect (consumables). The company is a business to business seller importing and exporting goods both nationally and internationally.
The company is a stimulating and challenging place to work and we now have a fantastic opportunity for a talented Demonstrator to join the Power-TEC field sales team. Taking responsibility for the South of England and you will ideally be located centrally to this area.
We are looking for someone with real drive and ambition to generate new leads and sales whilst managing existing customer accounts. We are keen to speak to people with bodyshop / automotive sales / motor factor –wholesale experience to demonstrate and assist in sales of crash repair and bodyshop equipment and tools.
Location: Covering the South of England – We will consider applicants within these areas.
Hours: 37.5 hrs a week, Monday - Friday
The Role:
· Demonstrating capital equipment to bodyshops and crash repair professionals
· Managing your own demonstration van, holding and rotating various new and existing product samples
·Advising customers of promotions for future developments and introduction of new products
· Maintain customer records
. Reporting on market conditions and providing competitor data where relevant
· Servicing and training on existing capital equipment sales
· Safely drive mobile showroom to existing and prospective customer destinations within identified timelines delivering professional demonstration presentations, selling products and developing area to help business growth
· Provide prompt, courteous customer interaction and support on customer premises.
· Work to continually increase sales within area by building on relationships with existing customers, developing business with prospect clients and generating leads
The Candidate
· Will have strong bodyshop, crash repair or technical expertise in the automotive industry or will be a panel technician to be able to demonstrate product samples
· Able to demonstrate an ability to build excellent working relationships with both external and internal customers
· Must have a good driving record and valid driving licence
· Will have good communication skills with the ability to persuade and influence
· Be self-motivated and able to work on own initiative
· Excellent time management and planning skills and whilst being customer focussed be commercially aware of business needs
Salary and Benefits package
Our salary range for this role is 32k-38k, however we are happy to discuss salary expectations during the interview stage, allowing us to tailor the offer based on your skills and experience. We must stress this is a starting basic salary and we are more than happy to discuss salary and our bonus schemes at any stage during the recruitment process.
Our Benefits:
We believe that our staff are fundamental part our success and want our employees to feel valued and appreciated and have created a benefits package that helps assist a work/life balance and supports the welfare of our employees.
· FREE Holidays in our very own company holiday homes
· Your Birthday off in addition to your annual leave
· Christmas Savings Club with company contribution
· Paid day off for your child’s first day at school
· Paid day off when you become a Grandparent
· Salary sacrifice schemes – Cyclescheme and Techscheme
· Enhanced company sick pay
· Life Assurance scheme
· Employee assistance programme
· Access to Virtual GP Service
· Staff discount on our products
· Pension scheme
· 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
· Long service rewards
· Christmas Bonus
· Refer a friend scheme, with bonus payment
This role also includes a company vehicle - this will be a van, due to the nature of the products we sell.
To enhance the well being of our employees whilst at work we provide complimentary fresh fruit daily when in the office, mental health and bereavement support from our in-house trained teams. Our toilet facilities are equipped with discreet emergency boxes, with sanitary products available. Free eye tests are encouraged and available for all employees and a company contribution for any new prescription, is available to all VDU users. When you arrive on site, we have plenty of secure off road, onsite parking for both cars and motorcycles and designated disabled parking for those who need them.
Not forgetting our employees’ families, we hold social events for all ages – where the only aim is to have fun!
Tool Connection encourage all employees with personal development and self-improvement. Full training is provided onsite and employees are supported with additional training or qualifications if desired.
Your journey within the business will be unique to you, your skills and commitment, with great prospects to step up the ladder we encourage growth and ambition in every role.
How to apply:
Do you think your future could be with Power TEC? If so, we want to hear all about you and your work experience so far!
If you would like to find out more about the advertised role or the business, please contact our friendly HR team through the messaging service on indeed or give us a call on 01926 818193.

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