Technical Sales Representative

GAP Group Ltd.; Bristol; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holidays

Life assurance

Health & wellness support

Training and development

Job summary

A leading equipment hire provider in Bristol is seeking a Technical Sales Representative. This role is crucial for maximising survey hire revenue from existing customers and acquiring new business. Ideal candidates have significant sales experience, exceptional communication skills, and a proven track record in exceeding targets. You will be expected to deliver presentations, attend trade events, and collaborate with various stakeholders. This position offers great career growth, training, and benefits in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a sales role, preferably in Survey & Safety.
• Ability to exceed sales targets and generate revenue.
• Exceptional communication with internal/external stakeholders.
• Effective negotiator and problem solver under pressure.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and CRM systems.
• A valid driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Maximise survey hire revenue from major account customers.
• Deliver sales presentations to senior management.
• Attend customer trade days to promote products.
• Work with Regional Sales Managers to promote hire opportunities.
• Travel within the South West Region for site visits.

Skills

Sales experience in Survey & Safety or Hire industry

Track record in exceeding sales targets

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Proficient in MS Office

Driving licence

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word)

CRM systems

Microsoft Word

Job description

Location

United Kingdom, South West, Bristol Survey

Number of positions to be provided

1

Contract hours

42.5

About 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 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 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. The role covers sites within the South 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 (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

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.

What We Offer

• More investment in our equipment than anyone else in the industry, so you work with the best tools.
• 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.