Technical Sales - Trenching & Shoring

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

Job summary

A leading equipment hire company in the UK is seeking a Technical Sales Representative to drive revenue from existing clients and win new business in the Trenching and Shoring division. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in sales within this industry with a proven track record of exceeding targets. This role offers a competitive salary, bonus scheme, and numerous employee benefits, including up to 25 days annual leave.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Contributory Pension Scheme

Health & Wellness support

Company vehicle (optional)

Qualifications

• Significant experience in an area sales role within the Trenching & Shoring/Hire industry.
• Proven track record in exceeding sales targets.
• Exceptional communication skills to engage at all levels.
• Effective negotiator and problem solver.
• Proficiency in MS Office and CRM systems.

Responsibilities

• Maximise hire revenue opportunities from existing major accounts.
• Deliver sales presentations to senior management at major accounts.
• Promote product offerings at depot/customer trade days.
• Work with sales teams for proactive promotion of hire opportunities.

Skills

Sales experience in Temporary Works

Exceeding sales targets

Exceptional communication skills

Negotiation and problem-solving

Proficient in MS Office

Driving Licence

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Overview

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

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.

Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Regional Ops Manager, the Technical Sales Representative (TSR) 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 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 Trenching & Shoring equipment within their existing customer base.

Qualifications

• 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)

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)

Next steps

So what next?

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

To apply all you need to do is upload your CV and complete our short application form and we'll take it from there.

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