Technical Sales - Hoists (Midlands)

Gap Group; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading lifting solutions provider in the UK is seeking a Technical Sales Engineer to maximize lifting hire revenue from existing customers and win new business. The role demands significant sales experience, exceptional communication skills, and a solid understanding of the lifting industry. Responsibilities include delivering presentations, attending trade events, and collaborating with sales teams. The position offers a competitive salary, company car, and benefits like annual leave and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Company Car

Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Contributory Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Welfare Fund

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health & Wellness support

Qualifications

• Experience in a sales role in the hire industry is essential.
• Knowledge of Lifting, Powered Access, or Hoists is advantageous.
• Proven track record in exceeding sales targets.

Responsibilities

• Deliver sales presentations to major account customers.
• Promote product offerings at trade days.
• Work with sales teams to promote hire opportunities.

Skills

Significant experience in sales

Exceptional communication skills

Effective negotiation

Proficient in MS Office

Driving Licence

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word)

CRM systems

Job description

GAP Lifting Hire & Sales offers one of the largest ranges of lifting equipment and accessories in the industry. From small shackles and slings to material lifts and aluminium gantries, the division has everything our customers need for lifting any size of load. Reporting directly to the Technical Sales Manager, the Technical Sales Engineer (TSE) will be responsible for maximising Lifting hire revenue opportunities from existing major account customers and winning new business.

Responsibilities

The TSE will deliver sales presentations to our major account customers at a senior management level, attend depot/customer trade days to promote our product offering, and work with Regional Sales Managers and their sales teams to ensure proactive promotion of hire opportunities for Lifting equipment within their existing customer base.

Location

This position covers Newcastle & Whitehaven; candidates should be suitably located in this area.

Requirements

• Significant experience working in a sales role within the hire industry is essential
• Knowledge of Lifting, Powered Access or Hoists is highly desirable
• 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
• Effective negotiator and problem solver capable of working under pressure and prioritising workload
• Proficient in MS Office packages (Excel, Word) and CRM systems
• Driving Licence (essential)
• Background in Lifting or Hoists preferred, but open to candidates from the wider hire industry

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Company Car
• Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Option to buy up to 5 additional days of leave
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Employee Welfare Fund (Company-funded social events)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Health & Wellness (Well‑being Hub, Employee Assistance Helpline, Annual Flu Jab)