Nilfisk

Demo Sales Manager

Wolverhampton Full time

Demo Sales Manager (Early‑Career Opportunity)

Hours: 40 per week, Monday–Friday
Hybrid: at least one day per week in the Wolverhampton office

Are you looking to start your career in sales?


We’re looking for a motivated and curious early‑career professional to join our UK&I Sales Team as a Demo Sales Manager. You don’t need years of experience — just great communication skills, an interest in how machinery works, and the drive to learn.

This role gives you the chance to build your confidence, develop core sales skills, and gain a full understanding of how a global organisation operates. From day one, you’ll receive support, training, and hands‑on experience across our sales and service teams.

About Nilfisk

For more than 120 years, Nilfisk has been a global leader in professional cleaning equipment. We design and manufacture high‑quality floorcare machines, vacuum cleaners, and high‑pressure washers for businesses and consumers around the world. Innovation and technology are at the heart of what we do, helping our customers create cleaner, safer environments.

What you’ll be doing

In this development role, you’ll learn by doing, working closely with experienced colleagues as you grow. You will:

Learn & Develop

  • Shadow our sales teams to understand how we work
  • Learn how to deliver demonstrations, site surveys, and user training
  • Get familiar with our products and technology

Engage with Customers

  • Support meetings and demos, both in person and through virtual tools
  • Help identify new customer opportunities
  • Build strong relationships and represent the Nilfisk brand

Support Operations

  • Plan equipment delivery and implementation
  • Work closely with other departments to deliver great customer experiences
  • Keep administrative tasks up to date, including CRM/Salesforce records and call planning

Collaborate & Contribute

  • Attend team meetings and share progress on monthly/quarterly priorities
  • Bring ideas, creative thinking, and problem‑solving to help drive results

Your Team

You’ll work closely with our Indirect Sales Manager, who will guide you as you grow into the role. You’ll join a friendly, supportive team of sales professionals who enjoy sharing knowledge and helping each other succeed.

Why join Nilfisk?

As part of a global company, you’ll benefit from learning opportunities, international collaboration, and a culture that encourages new ideas and continuous development.


You’ll also receive:

  • Cash‑back health plan, including medical, dental, GP access, and mental‑health support
  • Company pension and annual leave benefits
  • Staff discount on Nilfisk consumer products
  • Death in Service
  • Hybrid home working
  • Company vehicle and uniform
  • Competitive salary + bonus, depending on experience

What you’ll need

We’re looking for someone who is:

  • A strong communicator
  • Curious about how machinery works
  • Interested in developing a career in sales
  • Driven, organised, and eager to learn
    No previous sales experience is required — just enthusiasm and potential.

Interested?

If this could be your next career step, please apply on our Career website. We will assess applications as they come in and could close the advert early.  


What happens with your application?

We will look at your application and contact you for an initial conversation if we see a match. Thereafter we will invite you to an interview with the hiring manager and potentially a colleague. There may be a second interview with an HR representative together with the manager where the focus is on a feedback session on a personality assessment and aptitude test.

Let’s create a cleaner future together

Cleaning has emerged as a key contributor to health and safety, sparked by technology and innovation. At Nilfisk we are a driving force in this development. Being part of Nilfisk means thinking outside of the box, bringing your inspiring ideas to life, sharing the results, and learning from your setbacks. We believe that diversity is our greatest strength – as we achieve the best results from a wide variety of views and approaches. At Nilfisk, you have the freedom to be yourself and express your opinions. Nilfisk is firmly committed to growth and sustainability in everything we do. You will be empowered in your role as you collaborate with passionate colleagues on a quest to create a cleaner future.

Are you ready to make a change for a cleaner future?

We embrace diversity and equality with an environment of inclusion. We encourage everyone to apply for the position, regardless of origin, race, ethnicity, religion, physical or mental ability, gender, gender-identity or expression, sexual orientation, and age.

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