Technical Sales

GAP Group Ltd.; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holidays

Life Assurance

Health & Wellness Support

Job summary

A leading equipment hire provider in Gateshead is seeking a Technical Sales Representative to maximise revenue opportunities and maintain relationships with major accounts. This role involves delivering sales presentations, attending trade days, and collaborating with sales teams. Candidates should have strong sales experience, excellent communication skills, and a proven ability to exceed targets. A valid driving licence is essential. The company offers extensive career growth and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in an area sales role preferred.
• Proven track record in exceeding sales targets.
• Exceptional communication skills for engaging stakeholders.
• Effective negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and CRM systems.
• Driving Licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maximise Survey hire revenue opportunities from existing major accounts.
• Deliver sales presentations at a senior management level.
• Attend depot/customer trade days to promote products.
• Work with Regional Sales Managers for proactive promotion of hire opportunities.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Problem solving

MS Office proficiency

Job description

Location

United Kingdom, North East

About the role

GAP Survey & Safety Hire & Sales offers one of the largest ranges of survey & safety equipment and accessories in the industry. From range of equipment including Robotic and GPS equipment, the division has everything our customers in the construction, utilities, and infrastructure sectors need.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Technical Sales Manager, the Technical Sales Representative (TSR) will be responsible for maximising Survey hire revenue opportunities from existing major account customer and winning new business. This will include delivering sales presentations to our major account customers at a senior management level and attending depot/customer trade days to promote our product offering. The TSR will also work with various stakeholders across the GAP Group network including Regional Sales Managers and their sales teams, to ensure pro-active promotion of hire opportunities for Survey equipment within their existing customer base.

About You

What We're Looking For:

• Significant experience working in an area sales role within the Survey & Safety or Hire industry would be preferred however we would consider candidates from any sales background
• A proven track record in exceeding sales targets and generating revenue growth by maximising opportunities from existing customers and winning new business
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to engage with both internal and external stakeholders at all levels
• An effective negotiator and problem solver with the ability to work effectively under pressure and prioritise workload
• Proficient in MS Office packages including Excel and Word, and CRM systems
• Driving Licence (Essential)

About GAP

As a Technical Sales Representative, you'll be joining an industry leader that's growing and genuinely committed to your success. At GAP, we're proud to be the UK's leading equipment hire provider—supporting projects big and small across construction, infrastructure, events, and more. With nearly 200 locations nationwide and a wide range of specialist divisions, we offer exciting opportunities in everything from Plant and Tools to Lifting, Survey, Environmental, and Event Services.

As a family-run business with over 50 years of experience, we believe in doing things the right way. That means:

• More investment in our equipment than anyone else in the industry, so you work with the best tools in the game
• Remaining fully independent, which lets us make agile, long-term decisions that support your success
• Offering real career growth, training, and development from day one
• Support that values you – from generous holidays to Life Assurance and Health & Wellness Support

Whether you're hands-on or customer-focused, there's a place for you at GAP where your work makes a difference. If you're up for the challenge and want to feel valued at work, then we'd love to hear from you! Ready to get started? Upload your CV and complete our short application—we'll take it from there.

We're proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer and embrace the unique contributions each individual brings.