PORTWEST, a leading global manufacturer of safety wear, workwear and PPE is currently seeking applications for the position of Technical Sales Manager based in Hungary & Romania. Portwest is one of the fastest growing workwear companies in the world currently employing over 6,000 staff worldwide, with customer service staff in over 130+ countries and 11 Global warehouses in UK, Ireland, Italy, Poland, Spain, UAE, USA and Australia. We design, manufacture and distribute market leading workwear, safety wear and PPE in fully owned production facilities.
Job Summary:
As a Technical Sales Manager based in Hungary & Romania, you will play a pivotal role in driving sales of Portwest Flame Resistant & Multinorm garments within the specified regions. Reporting into the Country Sales Manager(s), you will leverage your expertise in Flame Resistant & Multinorm garments to engage with end-users and expand Portwest's market presence in the designated territories.
OVERVIEW OF DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Drive growth and increase sales of FR and Multinorm in your region through your technical expertise and customer facing experience.
- Work closely with your Country Sales Manager to develop a strategy and market plan to maximise opportunities and drive the growth of Gloves and FR in your region.
- Identify opportunities to grow the Portwest FR and Multinorm at both distributor & end-user level.
- Provide technical expertise and advice to Portwest distributors, prospects, and end-users and cultivate strong, long-term business relationships with same
- Accompany Portwest distributors on joint sales calls to end-users to support them through your technical knowledge & expertise in FR and Multinorm.
- Deliver technical Flame Resistant & Multinorm garments training to Portwest distributors, prospects, and end-users both digitally and in-person.
- Deliver technical Flame Resistant & Multinorm garments training to Portwest sales team and support them to increase sales of Flame Resistant & Multinorm garments in their area as well as facilitating training for other Portwest employees who are stakeholders in the Flame Resistant & Multinorm garments.
- Identify potential gaps with the Portwest FR and Multinorm and work with the Product Team to help develop and enhance the FR and Multinorm offer.
- Work with Product & Marketing team to advise on sales content creation to help drive the growth of FR and Multinorm.
REQUIREMENTS
- 3 years of experience in selling Workwear or/and PPE or/and Welding tools/accessories.
- Experience in sales, preferably representing a distributor.
- Background in technical sales is essential.
- Possession of a clean driving licence and willingness to travel within the designated region.
- Fluent / Intermediate English
- We are looking for candidates living in Hungary
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COMPANY AWARDS
- Great Place To Work 2024
- Private Irish Business of the year – Export Industry Awards 2025
- Silver Ecovadis Sustainability Rating 2025
Applicants must have a right to live and work in the relevant jurisdiction.
Portwest is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, civil status, veteran status, family status, disability status or membership of a minority group.
Skills Required
- 3 years of experience in selling workwear, PPE, or welding tools/accessories
- Experience in sales, preferably representing a distributor
- Background in technical sales (knowledge of Flame Resistant & Multinorm garments)
- Possession of a clean driving licence and willingness to travel within the designated region
- Fluent or intermediate English
- Resident candidates in Hungary
- Right to live and work in the relevant jurisdiction
What We Do
Formed in 1904, Portwest is firmly established as a leader in the design and manufacture of high quality Workwear, Footwear and PPE. Excellent quality, very competitive pricing and large stock holding ensures we offer a market leading service to all our customers. With distribution throughout Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Australia and the USA, supported by factories in the Far East our unique collection of safety apparel and PPE protects people all over the world in many diverse industries and situations. Service highlights Our stock levels are at an all-time high and our innovative operations ensure all orders are picked, packed and ready for dispatch accurately and on-time. With over 1500 individual product lines, Portwest are truly a ‘one-stop-shop’ for all safety apparel and PPE requirements. Contact Us For contact details on your nearest Portwest office please visit: https://www.portwest.com/contacts Portwest Headquarters: Portwest House IDA Industrial Park Westport Co Mayo F28 FY88 Ireland Tel: +353 98 26411 Email: [email protected]
