Technical Sales & Trenching Shoring

GAP Group; Thurrock; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hire solutions company is seeking a Technical Sales Engineer to drive rental revenue for their Trenching and Shoring division. This role involves maximizing opportunities from existing clients and acquiring new business, along with presenting to senior management. Applicants should have significant sales experience within the Temporary Works/Hire industry. Competitive salary and benefits, including a bonus scheme, are offered. Join this dynamic team and contribute to the growth of the company.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Health & Wellness benefits

Company vehicle option

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a sales role within the Temporary Works/Trenching & Shoring/Hire industry.
• Proven track record in exceeding sales targets and generating revenue growth.
• Exceptional communication skills to engage with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Maximise Trenching & Shoring hire revenue from existing major accounts.
• Deliver sales presentations to major account customers.
• Promote product offerings at depot/customer trade days.

Skills

Sales experience in Temporary Works/Trenching & Shoring/Hire industry

Track record of exceeding sales targets

Communication skills

Negotiation and problem-solving skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Driving Licence

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

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

The Role:

Our nationwide Trenching and Shoring division hire 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 Head of Trenching & Shoring, the Technical Sales Engineer will be responsible for maximising Trenching & Shoring hire revenue opportunities from existing major account customer 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 TSE 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 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:

• 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 (optional)

So what next?

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

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