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Our Arco brand PPE ranges are experiencing huge growth — and we’re investing in technical expertise to sustain and accelerate that momentum. Following significant investment in our Technical Sales team, we’re expanding the team to meet rising demand driven by the success of our PPE ranges and strong new-business wins. We’re now looking for a Technical Sales Specialist (PPE) to help translate this momentum into long-term commercial impact. This is a key role in our Build for Growth strategy. As the technical authority for PPE, you’ll strengthen sales capability by equipping our regional and strategic teams with the expert insight and knowledge that wins trust, opens doors, and strengthens customer partnerships. With increased resource, clear direction, and genuine opportunity to influence outcomes, this is the ideal time to step into a role where technical insight directly fuels growth in the UK’s leading health and safety experts. If you thrive where product knowledge, customer impact, and growth ambition meet, Arco is where you’ll flourish in the next step in your career.
Job Responsibility:
Developing and delivering a UK business development strategy focused on PPE products, aligned to Arco’s overall commercial objectives
Identifying, targeting, and converting new business opportunities while expanding existing customer relationships
Building strong relationships with end users, procurement teams, health & safety professionals, and operational stakeholders
Maintaining awareness of relevant EN ISO standards, including Safety Eyewear, Hearing Protection, Head Protection and Respiratory Protective Equipment
Supporting customers and internal teams in understanding PPE classifications, performance levels, limitations, and correct selection
Translating technical standards into clear, practical benefits that support safer working environments
Acting as a subject matter expert for PPE products within the sales organisation, leading internal upskilling activities to contribute to raising overall capability and confidence in hand protection selling
Supporting sales teams through joint customer visits, demonstrations, and solution building discussions
Providing insight and feedback to commercial, category, and marketing teams to support range development and go to market strategy
Supporting cross category selling opportunities by linking PPE and broader product needs
Requirements:
Commercially focused and solution orientated with proven experience in business development and technical sales in the UK industrial PPE market, including applications and customer buying drivers
Strong knowledge of the UK PPE market and customer landscape with a background in PPE manufacturing, distribution, or category focused sales roles
Awareness of EN ISO standards relating to Safety Eyewear, Hearing Protection, Head Protection and Respiratory Protective Equipment
Confident communicator with the ability to influence customers and internal sales teams
A confident trainer and coach, with experience of developing and supporting wider sales teams
Customer focused with a collaborative mindset
Self motivated and comfortable operating autonomously
A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationally
What we offer:
A highly competitive starting salary plus uncapped commission scheme and a company car or car allowance
32 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
Opportunity to purchase 5 additional days annual leave each calendar year (subject to qualifying salary)
2 fully paid Community Volunteering days every year
An excellent pension (up to 8% Arco contribution) and x4 Life Assurance scheme
A huge range of discounts to help with cost of living via Perkbox plus Employee Discount on Arco products
Free, 24-hour access to our Employee Assistance Programme
Health Cash Plan where we'll reimburse up to 100% of everyday healthcare costs
Access to our Learning Management System, to support your personal and career development