Technical Sales

GAP Group Ltd.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holidays

Life assurance

Health & wellness support

Career growth and training

Job summary

GAP Group Ltd. is seeking a Technical Sales Representative to join its team in Manchester. The successful candidate will be responsible for maximizing survey hire revenue from existing major account customers and acquiring new business. Key responsibilities include delivering sales presentations and attending trade days to promote the product offering. Candidates should possess significant sales experience, exceptional communication skills, and a driving license. The role requires regular travel within the North West Region and offers opportunities for career growth and development.

Qualifications

• Significant experience working in an area sales role.
• Proven track record in exceeding sales targets.
• Exceptional communication skills with ability to engage at all levels.
• Effective negotiator and problem solver.
• Proficient in MS Office packages including Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Maximising survey hire revenue opportunities from existing customers.
• Delivering sales presentations to major account customers.
• Attending depot/customer trade days to promote product offerings.
• Working with regional sales managers to promote hire opportunities.

Skills

Sales experience in survey & safety or hire industry

Exceptional communication skills

Negotiation skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Driving license

Job description

Location

United Kingdom, North West, Manchester

Number of positions to be provided

1

Contract hours

42.50

The Role

Our team is the best in the industry – is it time for you to join us? GAP Survey & Safety Hire & Sales offers one of the largest ranges of survey & safety equipment and accessories in the industry. From a range of equipment including robotic and GPS equipment, the division has everything our customers in the construction, utilities, and infrastructure sectors need.

What You'll Be Doing

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 customers and winning new business. This includes delivering sales presentations to 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 proactive promotion of hire opportunities for survey equipment within their existing customer base.

PLEASE NOTE – this role will cover sites within the North West Region and requires regular travel.

About You

What We're Looking For:

• Significant experience working in an area sales role within the survey & safety or hire industry is preferred, but 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 Us

About GAP and What We Offer: 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. We’re proud to be an equal‑opportunities employer and embrace the unique contributions each individual brings.