Regional Sales Agent (UK)

Drake Plastics

11d • Remote

About The Position

Drake Plastics is seeking a motivated, self-employed individual based in the United Kingdom to represent the company and its products in various market segments. The ideal candidate will be technically educated with an outgoing personality and strong technical and mechanical aptitude. While plastics experience is helpful, it is not required. The role demands strong sales and negotiation skills to assist customers in specifying and purchasing the right materials for their applications. Responsibilities include building relationships with existing customers, following up on leads, and identifying and developing new prospects. This is a remote/home office-based position with an expected 50-60% travel throughout the UK for industry and customer engagements.

Requirements

• Excellent listening and communication skills, spoken and written, English.
• Dedicated, loyal, and reliable.
• High energy, self-motivated, and results-oriented individual.
• Professional with high business acumen and negotiation experience.
• Organized with a keen ability to prioritize, multitask, collaborate, and solve problems.
• Good understanding of the United Kingdom’s industrial business opportunities, commercial standards, and cultural acumen.
• Ability to travel as required for customer visits, including training at Drake/ Genesis HQ in Texas, USA.
• Engineering/bachelor’s degree or higher in aerospace, materials, or mechanical engineering.
• 2-5 years sales experience, including quoting and value-added selling.

Nice To Haves

• Plastics experience is helpful but not required.
• Plastics manufacturing or distribution a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work with Drake’s experienced sales and technical team to gain the knowledge and experience necessary to become the primary regional sales interface for Drake Plastics and our sister company, Genesis Medial Plastics in the UK.
• Investigate, develop, nurture, manage, document, and expand client opportunities/leads, relationships, and accounts.
• Collaborate with Drake’s Sales team to formulate regional short- and long-term goals and strategies, build customer solutions, quotes, and proposals.
• Provide regional customers with technical service and support (training provided).
• Develop, execute, and report on sales results and new opportunities.

Benefits

• Professional, fair, and stimulating work environment.
• Breakout opportunity for the right self-employed individual (responsible for your own medical, taxes, etc.).
• Compensation will include a base salary with sales incentives linked to regional business growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior