Technical Sales Representative - Lifting by Design

Brick Vastgoed; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the lifting industry seeks a Technical Sales Representative to solve heavy lifting problems. The role involves engaging with customers, providing solutions, and driving sales growth. Ideal candidates will have experience in heavy lifting sales and knowledge of mobile cranes.

Benefits

Option to purchase extra annual leave

Long service leave awards

Volunteering leave

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Training and career development opportunities

Eyecare vouchers

Performance-based bonus scheme

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience with lifting equipment and crane rigging scenarios.
• Ability to identify and develop new accounts.

Responsibilities

• Drive profitable growth by engaging with crane & heavy transport machinery companies.
• Act as a link between customers and design engineers.

Skills

Customer Engagement

Technical Support

Lead Generation

Job description

Role: Technical Sales Representative - Lifting by Design

Location:

Based at any of our depots across the UK:

• Astley, M29
• Ashton-in-Makerfield, WN4
• Castleford, WF10
• Durham, DH7
• West Lothian, EH54
• Rugeley, WS15
• Stanton, IP31
• Tring, HP23
• Dartford, DA8
• Bristol, BS11
• Exeter, EX16

About the Role:

MGF is pleased to recruit a "Lifting by Design" Technical Salesperson. This role focuses on solving heavy lifting problems for our customers by combining our products and design services to support the lifting industry in non-standard lift applications. It bridges the gap between off-the-shelf products and bespoke manufacturing, offering key differentiators in the marketplace.

Ideal Candidate:

Experienced in heavy lifting sales with knowledge of the mobile crane sector preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Drive profitable growth by engaging with crane & heavy transport machinery moving companies, design consultants, and Tier One contractors.
2. Act as a link between customers and design engineers to provide solutions-based services.
3. Leverage past experience in crane and plant machinery movement solutions to develop new business.
4. Proactively generate leads by engaging with target customers.
5. Support other sales functions within MGF to promote lead generation.
6. Deliver sales presentations to major accounts and attend trade days to promote products.
7. Plan and manage appointments, schedules, and meetings effectively.

Customer Service & Operational Responsibilities:

1. Customer Engagement: Collaborate across departments to deliver exceptional service, understand customer needs, provide technical support, and manage key projects and accounts.
2. Information Management: Maintain accurate records, update CRM, and generate KPI reports.
3. System Compliance: Follow MGF management systems.
4. General Assistance: Support depot activities, attend meetings, and ensure safety and presentation standards.

Core Requirements:

• Experience with lifting equipment and crane rigging scenarios.
• Ability to identify and develop new accounts.
• Knowledge of heavy lifting and mobile cranes.
• Experience reading lift plans and technical drawings.

Additional Benefits:

• Option to purchase extra annual leave
• Long service leave awards
• Volunteering leave
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Training and career development opportunities
• Eyecare vouchers
• Performance-based bonus scheme
• Work for a well-established, growing company with a family culture
• Christmas shutdown
• Referral scheme
• Free on-site parking

About MGF:

MGF is a privately owned company providing excavation support equipment to the construction industry. With over 460 staff across 14 locations, we focus on comprehensive customer service through continuous investment in our products, infrastructure, and people.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds, ensuring confidentiality for all applicants.