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Sales Development Rep

Gloucester, Gloucestershire
£35000 - £40000 per annum
Date posted:
24 February 2026
Reference:
PR-1483998

Title: Regional Sales Consultant (experience beneficial)
Company: SMC Corporation
Location: Regional (Field Based)
Package: £40-45k basic + 25% OTE Commission Scheme + Company Car + 12 week
induction bootcamp
Regions: North West ( CH,CW), West Midlands ( DY,WR), South West (HR,GL,SN), South
West (BS,BA,DT,SP,BH), East of England (CM,CO,SG,SS,RM)


Who We Are
SMC Corporation isn't just a market leader; we are the global benchmark for automation and
fluid control. Operating in over 80 countries, we provide the technical backbone for industries
ranging from high-tech life sciences to automotive manufacturing. We don't just sell
components; we engineer the solutions that power the modern world - from the soles on
your shoes to the chips in your smartphone.


The Opportunity
We are looking for high-caliber Regional Sales Consultants to drive growth within the
machine and device manufacturing sectors. We set the pace for the entire industry, and we
are looking for ambitious professionals who operate at that same elite standard.
You will own the full sales cycle, acting as a strategic partner to key decision-makers and
tailoring technical solutions that solve complex commercial challenges.


What's in it for you?
● Competitive Compensation: £40k-£45k basic salary + a 25% OTE commission
scheme.
● The SMC Bootcamp: An intensive 12-week induction covering specialist product
knowledge, ICP strategy, and advanced sales cycles.
● Career Progression: Structured pathways into Direct Sales, Leadership, or
International roles with significantly enhanced earning potential.
● The Perks:
○ Company Car (Territory typically within a 1-hour radius).
○ Private Medical Cover & Life Assurance (4x salary).
○ 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (plus a buy/sell scheme).
○ Salary sacrifice pension, cycle-to-work schemes, and tech discounts.


Key Responsibilities
● Market Expansion: Proactively identify and capture new business opportunities
while scaling existing accounts within your territory.
● Strategic Partnerships: Build "Trusted Advisor" status with direct customers and
distributor partners alike.
● Consultative Selling: Execute strategic sales plans that emphasise SMC's unique
value proposition to engineers and C-suite executives.
● Performance Excellence: Maintain CRM integrity and consistently exceed monthly
and quarterly growth targets.


The Requirements
● Technical Foundation: An engineering-based qualification is desirable. Existing
expertise in automation, fluid control, distribution, manufacturing, or a comparable
field is a major plus.
● Experience: Ideally 1+ years of technical sales experience. However, if you have the
technical aptitude and the "soft skills" to succeed, we want to hear from you.
● The Right Traits: You are competitive, ambitious, and possess the grit required to
win in a fast-paced environment.
● Logistics: A valid UK driving license and a passport (for occasional international
travel/training) are essential.


Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
Pareto is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We encourage and
welcome applications from all, irrespective of background or circumstance. Our
consultants are happy to discuss any adjustments you require in support of your
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