Hire and Sales Coordinator - Birmingham

GAP Group Ltd.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the plant and tool sector is seeking a Hire & Sales Coordinator to enhance customer relationships and drive business success. In this dynamic role, you will manage hire desk administration, ensuring customer needs are met while maximizing sales opportunities. Your strong communication and organizational skills will be essential as you navigate a fast-paced environment, resolving customer queries and complaints effectively. With a commitment to internal growth, this company offers a supportive atmosphere where your contributions will make a significant impact. If you have a passion for customer service and a desire to learn, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Option to buy up to 5 days additional leave

Contributory Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Welfare Fund

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health & Wellness programs

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a high-volume hire desk role is essential.
• Excellent customer service skills with a focus on increasing sales.

Responsibilities

• Process hire desk administration including customer and supplier queries.
• Manage 40-50 incoming and outgoing hires per day.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Organizational Skills

Effective Communication

IT Skills (MS Office)

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

Experience in Hire Desk Role

Tools

MS Office (Outlook, Excel)

Job description

United Kingdom, Midlands, Birmingham Plant & Tools

Location

Requester

Number of positions to be provided

1

Contract hours

42.50

About the role

The Role

Please ensure you complete an application directly via the GAP Group Website.

Our team is the best in the industry – is it time for you to join us?

Our nationwide Plant and Tool division hires a range of equipment including diggers, dumpers and small hand tools to companies within the construction, utilities and infrastructure sectors.

As the first point of contact at our depots, Hire & Sales Coordinators (HSC) play a pivotal role in driving our business' success, by building strong customer relationships, understanding their hire needs and ensuring we can meet them. This is a challenging, fast paced and rewarding role that provides a fantastic platform to grow and progress within GAP Group.

A typical day for the HSC will include:

1. Processing all hire desk administration including customer and supplier queries.
2. Managing approx. 40-50 incoming and outgoing hires per day.
3. Ensuring sufficient stock levels to meet customer demand and maximise sales opportunities.
4. Load checking vehicles and working effectively with the depot team of drivers and fitters.
5. Resolving customer complaints and supplier issues efficiently.

About You

Successful applicants should demonstrate the following:

1. Previous experience of working within a high-volume hire desk role is essential.
2. Excellent customer service skills with a focus on increasing sales.
3. Effective communicator with strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
4. Proficient IT skills with working knowledge of MS Office including Outlook and Excel.
5. Strong team player with the ability to work to own initiative.
6. Although a plant & tool hire background would be great, as long as you have a proven passion for customer service and the drive to learn we can help with the rest.

About Us

About GAP Group

GAP Hire Solutions has 10 divisions offering the hire of equipment throughout the UK. We're looking to recruit the best talent the industry has to offer to help us grow even further.

As a GAP employee, you'll enjoy loads of benefits such as profit share, loyalty holidays, a staff social fund. Our in-house Learning & Development Team are dedicated to giving you the skills you need to be your best and as a company we are always keen to promote internally.

Benefits include:

1. Competitive salary and bonus scheme.
2. Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
3. The option to buy up to 5 days additional leave.
4. Contributory Pension Scheme.
5. Life Assurance.
6. Employee Welfare Fund (Company-funded social events).
7. Cycle to Work Scheme.
8. Health & Wellness (Well-being Hub, Employee Assistance Helpline, Annual Flu Jab).

So what next?

If you fit the profile and are up for the challenge, we would love to hear from you!

To apply all you need to do is upload your CV and complete our short application form and we'll take it from there.

GAP GROUP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER