Techtronic Industries is a world-class leader in the design, manufacturing and marketing of power tools, outdoor power equipment and floor care appliances for consumers, professional and industrial users in the DIY, repair and construction industries.

Our unrelenting strategic focus on powerful brands, innovative products, operational excellence and exceptional people drives our culture. Our brands are red-hot, and our growth leads the home improvement and construction industries. We are committed to growing our portfolio of exceptional and powerful brands through a continuous stream of innovative, value-added and robust new products that meet the specific needs of our customers.

The Technical Sales Specialist – Plumbing is responsible for identifying key large-scale end-user opportunities within the plumbing industry and converting these users to the Milwaukee brand through direct customer engagement, cold calling and joint sales visits with or on behalf of distributors.

The key trade focus is Plumbing, with a particular emphasis on Drain Cleaning applications. The role also involves developing relationships with existing end users, identifying opportunities for repeat and increased business, and ultimately growing Milwaukee sales and market presence within the North-East region of Romania.

• Plan and manage your customer portfolio in line with the business strategy and agreed goals and objectives.

• Identify and develop new business opportunities within the plumbing sector, with a strong focus on professional end users and contractors.

• Demonstrate Milwaukee power tools, accessories and plumbing solutions to existing and potential customers and convert key contractors and professional users to the Milwaukee brand.

• Provide effective solutions and technical support across Milwaukee’s range of products and applications relevant to the plumbing industry.

• Train and educate end users on the performance advantages, applications and safe use of Milwaukee products.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with plumbing professionals, contractors, specialist end users and distribution partners.

• Ensure that Milwaukee products and services are continuously promoted through regular contact with existing customers and prospects, and follow up on leads to generate new business opportunities.

• Set relevant call objectives in CRM and plan follow-up actions to further develop and penetrate accounts.

• Update CRM on a daily basis to ensure accurate and detailed customer and market information is maintained.

• Maintain a high level of product, trade and application knowledge, particularly in relation to plumbing and drain cleaning applications.

• Monitor and report on market trends, customer needs and competitor activities within the plumbing sector.

• Attend relevant trade shows, exhibitions and corporate events.

• Carry out other ad-hoc duties as required by the Line Manager.

• The role covers the North-East region of Romania, with a preference for candidates based in Neamț, Bacău, Iași, Vrancea, Covasna, Harghita or Galați.

• Minimum 2 years of successful sales experience, with a proven ability to achieve targets and a strong emphasis on end-user or commercial sales.

• Ideally, experience in or knowledge of the plumbing industry, preferably including tools, equipment or services.

• Technical knowledge of plumbing products and applications would be an advantage.

• Experience working with professional end users, contractors or trade customers would be beneficial.

• Practically minded, with strong technical aptitude and a willingness to learn and apply new product and application knowledge.

• Determination to build a career with a forward-thinking business.

• Strong communication, presentation, negotiation and relationship-building skills, both internally and externally.

• Strong IT skills, including CRM, MS Office, PowerPoint and Internet applications.

• Excellent planning and time-management skills.

• Outgoing and approachable personality, with the ability to work effectively as part of a fast-moving and growing team.

• Self-motivated and able to identify and develop new business opportunities.

• Willingness to travel within the assigned region, work away from home when necessary and occasionally work weekends when agreed in advance.

• Clean driving licence.

• Working knowledge of English.

• All necessary tools to perform the role, including laptop, phone, company car and demo tools.

• Employment based on an employment contract, including basic salary and additional bonus.

• Task-based working time with a high level of autonomy and responsibility.

• International working environment.

• Continuous product and technical training.

• Private healthcare package.

• Lunch tickets.