Technical Sales Advisor (Minors)

Stannah; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share bonus

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

SimplyHealth cash plan

Life assurance

Long service award

Job summary

Stannah is seeking a Technical Sales Advisor for our Dartford Service Branch, covering Kent, Essex, and London. The role focuses on identifying opportunities for minor lift repairs and equipment improvements, with full technical sales training provided.

You will build relationships across a growing customer portfolio, manage quotes and follow-ups, and travel as needed within the service area. We welcome applicants from lift engineering backgrounds or established lift sales professionals.

Qualifications

• GCSE English Grade C or above is required.
• Lift industry experience preferred.
• Previous experience working in some kind of sales role.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure sales opportunities by building internal networks and targeting new and existing customers for minor repairs and equipment enhancements.
• Manage a strong sales pipeline to meet targets, ensuring accurate and timely quotes, proposals, and follow-ups for minor repair work.
• Maintain detailed records of all activities, including leads, quotations, meeting notes, and outcomes, using tools like Excel.
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders, providing regular updates to the Branch Manager.
• Promote safety, quality, and the Stannah brand, while demonstrating flexibility, professionalism, and occasional travel within the service area.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer relationships

Communication skills

Education

GCSE English Grade C or above

Tools

Excel

Job description

Are you a Lift Engineer looking to move into sales, or an existing sales professional looking to develop your career within the lift industry? We're looking for a Technical Sales Advisor to join our Dartford Service Branch, supporting customers across Kent, Essex and London by identifying opportunities for minor lift repairs, upgrades and equipment improvements within our established customer portfolio. Full technical sales training and ongoing support will be provided, making this an excellent opportunity to build a long-term commercial career with one of the UK's most trusted lift companies. Whether you're already working in lift sales or you're a Lift Engineer looking to move into a commercial role, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career with one of the UK's most respected lift companies. Full training and support will be provided. Working hours: Monday to Thursday - 09:00 to 5:15 and Friday - 09:00 to 16:15.

Why Join Stannah?

• Full technical sales training and ongoing development
• Opportunity to move from engineering into a commercial career
• Work with an established portfolio of customers
• Quarterly profit share bonus paid to all employees
• Career progression within a market-leading lift company
• Family-owned business with over 150 years of engineering heritage
• Supportive team environment with structured onboarding

Technical Sales Advisor Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and secure sales opportunities by building internal networks and targeting new and existing customers for minor repairs and equipment enhancements.
• Manage a strong sales pipeline to meet targets, ensuring accurate and timely quotes, proposals, and follow-ups for minor repair work.
• Maintain detailed records of all activities, including leads, quotations, meeting notes, and outcomes, using tools like Excel.
• Collaborate effective with internal teams and external stakeholders, providing regular updates to the Branch Manager.
• Promote safety, quality, and the Stannah brand, while demonstrating flexibility, professionalism, and occasional travel within the service area.

Requirements:

• GCSE English Grade C or above is required
• lift industry experience preferred
• Previous experience working in some kind of sales role

Additional Information Ready for your next challenge? If you have experience in the lift industry and enjoy building customer relationships, identifying opportunities and delivering technical solutions, we'd love to hear from you.

Stannah Group is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We treat all our job applicants fairly and with respect. Our employees are the heart of our business. We take great care to create a working environment where everyone feels valued. Join our team and be a part of our diverse and inclusive community!

• Competitive Salary, paid on a monthly basis
• Profit Share Bonus Scheme, paid to all employees every quarter. Based on Group Company profits
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Holiday scheme to buy extra days' annual leave
• Pension Scheme. Matched contribution/salary sacrifice
• SimplyHealth Cash Plan. Allows you to claim towards health costs. For example, dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody treatments and more
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Long Service award scheme, with holiday benefit
• Company Benefits Discount Rewards Scheme. Includes shop discounts, hotel discounts, days out, and more
• Employee Assistance Programme. A workplace initiative to support and enhance well-being
• Company Sick Pay
• Enhanced maternity and paternity provision