Technical Sales

GAP Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hire solutions provider in the UK is seeking a Technical Sales professional to maximise hire revenue opportunities in Trenching & Shoring equipment. The role includes delivering presentations to major accounts, engaging with internal stakeholders, and promoting products at trade events. Candidates should have extensive sales experience, strong communication skills, and a driving licence. The position offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and a range of employee benefits including annual leave and wellness programs.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Annual leave plus bank holidays

Contributory Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Company vehicle and fuel card

Qualifications

• Significant experience in the Temporary Works/Trenching & Shoring/Hire industry.
• Proven track record in sales and revenue generation.
• Ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Maximise Trenching & Shoring hire revenue opportunities.
• Deliver sales presentations to senior management level.
• Promote hire opportunities to existing customers.

Skills

Area sales experience

Exceeding sales targets

Exceptional communication skills

Negotiation skills

Proficient in MS Office

Driving Licence

Job description

Our team is the best in the industry - is it time for you to join us?

Our nationwide Trenching and Shoring division hires a range of equipment across the construction, utilities and infrastructure industries to identify the correct solution to support excavations safely using trench boxes, trench sheets, and braces systems.

Reporting directly to the Regional Ops Manager, Technical Sales is responsible for maximising Trenching & Shoring 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.

TS 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 Trenching & Shoring equipment within their existing customer base.

About You

• Significant experience working in an area sales role within the Temporary Works/Trenching & Shoring/Hire industry is essential.
• 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

From one division, GAP Hire Solutions now has 10 divisions offering the hire of equipment throughout the UK. We're looking to recruit the best talent the industry has to offer to help us grow even further.

As a GAP employee, you'll enjoy loads of benefits such as a staff social fund and loyalty holidays. Our in-house Learning & Development Team are dedicated to giving you the skills you need to be your best and as a company we are always keen to promote internally.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• The option to buy up to 5 days additional 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, Eye Tests)
• Company vehicle and fully expensed fuel card

So what next? If you fit the profile and are up for the challenge, we would love to hear from you!