Regional Sales Executive
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 30, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 16, 2026. Smiths Gloucester scores B on the Alion truth index.
Regional Sales Executive - Waste Collection Services
Bristol & Gloucestershire | Company Electric Vehicle or Car Allowance | Uncapped Commission
Join a Growing Family Business Where Your Success is Rewarded
Are you a natural relationship builder with the drive to win new business? Do you enjoy meeting people, creating opportunities and turning conversations into long-term customers?
At Smiths (Gloucester) Ltd, we're looking for an ambitious and enthusiastic sales professional to help grow our Waste Management division across Bristol and Gloucestershire. Whether you're already working in sales or looking to take the next step in your commercial career, we want to hear from people with the right attitude, energy and determination to succeed.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the South West's leading family-owned businesses, where you'll have the freedom to develop your territory, earn commission and make a real impact.
Who Are We?
Smiths (Gloucester) Ltd has been proudly family-owned and operated since 1982. What started as a single owner-operated plant hire company has grown into a successful, multi-service business operating across the South West.
Today, we specialise in:
Waste Management
Construction
Plant Hire
Demolition
Transport
With depots in Avonmouth, Cardiff, Gloucester, Stonehouse, Tewkesbury and Wantage, our family values remain at the heart of everything we do.
The Opportunity
As a Regional Sales Executive, you'll be responsible for developing new business opportunities and growing existing customer relationships across Bristol and Gloucestershire.
You'll spend your time out meeting customers, identifying opportunities, presenting solutions and helping businesses manage their waste more effectively. Full support will be provided, so we're more interested in your sales ability, motivation and enthusiasm than the number of years you've spent in the industry.
A company electric vehicle or car allowance will be provided, depending on your preference.
What You'll Be Doing
Generating and converting new business opportunities across your region
Building long-term relationships with customers and prospects
Identifying customer requirements and presenting tailored waste management solutions
Managing and developing existing accounts to maximise opportunities
Keeping up to date with market trends
Maintaining an accurate sales pipeline and customer records within our CRM system
Working closely with operational teams to ensure excellent customer service
Consistently working towards and exceeding sales targets
What We're Looking For
A confident and motivated salesperson who enjoys winning new business
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
A proactive, self-driven approach to work
Strong negotiation and closing skills
The ability to identify opportunities and turn them into results
A full UK driving licence
Experience in sales is beneficial, but attitude, drive and determination are more important than industry experience
What You'll Receive
Competitive salary
Uncapped commission structure
Company electric car or car allowance
Life Assurance Scheme
Additional Annual Leave with Length of Service
Free on-site parking
Corporate gym membership discount
Annual salary review
Employee discounts, including 50% off skip hire and discounts across Smiths Group services
Career progression opportunities within a growing business
24/7 access to professional mental health support
Our Values
At Smiths, our success is built on five core values:
Honesty - We believe honesty is always the best policy.
Family Values - We treat colleagues and customers with respect and work together as one team.
Hard Work - We know that effort, commitment and determination deliver results.
Reliability - We do what we say we will do.
Environmental Sustainability - We are committed to reducing waste, minimising emissions and recycling more than 90% of the waste we process.
Ready to Build Your Sales Career?
If you're ambitious, enjoy meeting people and want to join a successful family business where your contribution is recognised and rewarded, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help drive the future growth of Smiths Waste Management.