Role Summary
We’re looking for a motivated sales person to win new contract business for washroom dispensers and consumables (e.g., toilet tissue, hand soap and related washroom supplies). You’ll cold call schools, offices, warehouses, public sector sites and other commercial premises, selling a straightforward “dispensers + ongoing supply contract” washroom solution.
This is a self-employed, commission-only role (not direct employment) with a OTE of £47,000 You’ll work from home, travel to customer sites across mainland UK (excluding Ireland and Northern Ireland), and manage your own diary.
Key Responsibilities
New Business Development
- Work through a supplied contact list and build a pipeline of qualified prospects
- Cold call (phone/email) to book appointments and generate new opportunities
- Visit sites to assess requirements (footfall, dispenser types, refill frequency, service expectations)
- Present solutions and pricing in line with company guidelines and close supply contracts
- Follow up quotes, handle objections, and progress opportunities to signed agreement
- Maintain accurate notes and activity updates in the company call reports
Account Management & After-Sales (You Own the Customer)
- Once a customer is won, you become their Account Manager and primary point of contact
- Provide after-sales support, relationship management, and ongoing contract servicing
- Proactively check satisfaction, resolve issues, and ensure continuity of supply
- Identify upsell/cross-sell opportunities (additional sites, dispenser upgrades, increased usage)
- Manage renewals and protect existing business
Admin & Invoicing
- Raise and/or input invoices into the company accounting system accurately and on time
- Ensure supporting information is correct (customer details, pricing, products, delivery details)
- Liaise internally to resolve invoice queries, credits, or discrepancies
Territory & Working Pattern
- Mainland UK (England, Scotland, Wales) postcode areas can be agreed throughout the duration
- Home-based with regular travel to prospect/customer sites
- Part-time applicants welcome (days/hours flexible by agreement)
What We’re Looking For
- Confident telephone manner and resilience for cold calling / email marketing
- Strong organisation: can manage a pipeline and follow up consistently
- Comfortable with admin tasks, accuracy, and basic accounting/invoicing processes
- Fluent English reading and writing
- Strong IT skills (email, CRM, spreadsheets, and accounting software entry)
- Full, clean UK driving licence and willingness to travel extensively
- Right to work in the UK
Compensation & Expenses
- Commission-only (uncapped) – paid on new contracts won (structure provided during onboarding)
- Mileage expenses paid per mile for business travel (rate confirmed during onboarding)
- This role is a self-employed contractor/agent arrangement; you’re responsible for your own tax/NIC and any required registrations.
Equipment Provided
- Company laptop and mobile phone
- Sales collateral, pricing tools, and onboarding/training
- Contact list supplied, plus guidance on target sectors and pitch
- Experience
- Not required
- Languages
- English – Advanced
- Employment
- Part-time
- Benefits
- 47k ote
Electric Avenue, B6 7EB, Birmingham
fmcg • 11-50 Employees
Hiring on JOB TODAY since February, 2026
Established in 2016 Alta essentials brings you the market leading quality household items at the very best prices. Our distribution centre located in Birmingham.
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