Work & Rescue Technical Sales Representative

Lyon Equipment; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the work at height and rescue industries is seeking a Technical Sales Representative to expand their customer base in the South of England. The role involves supporting sales objectives, developing customer relationships, and providing technical expertise. This is a full-time remote position with opportunities for personal training and development, along with generous employee benefits.

Benefits

30 days holiday entitlement including public holidays

Healthcare scheme invitation after probation

Generous trade and staff discount

Use of company vehicle

Flexible working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in developing new business within a sales territory.
• Proven sales and negotiation skills.
• Understanding of risk assessments and method statements.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Developing a new sales territory and expanding the customer base.
• Supporting existing departments to achieve sales objectives.
• Building and maintaining customer relationships.
• Providing technical support and training on product ranges.

Skills

Sales and negotiation

Organizational skills

Understanding of risk assessments

CRM software proficiency

Microsoft Office proficiency

Job description

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Lyon Equipment Limited is proud to be an employee-owned company.We are located adjacent to the M6 at Tebay, between the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks. Established in 1974, our mission is to provide equipment and expertise to allow people to ‘venture further’ within the work at height and rescue industries, cycle, outdoor and watersports markets. In addition to distribution, we design and manufacture our own Lyon branded products and provide technical training for the work at height and rescue industries.

We are seeking to appoint a Technical Sales Representative to join our growing Work & Rescue department. As leaders in the rope access, work at height and rescue markets we provide both equipment and training in these sectors and are a founder member of IRATA (Industrial Rope Access Trade Association).Our products are used in a wide range of industries including: renewables, construction, offshore oil and gas, railway infrastructure, entertainment industries, adventure parks, rescue services and military.

This is a new role aimed at expanding our customer base in the South of England.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Supporting the existing Work and Rescuedepartment in achieving and exceeding sales objectives and optimising revenue
• Developing a new sales territory and expanding our customer base in the South of England.
• Servicing and developing existing accounts in line with an evolving and dynamic department strategy.
• Direct administration of selected Work and Rescue accounts.
• Communicating and liaising regularly with the Work and Rescue and Training teams.
• Building and maintaining customer relationships through face to face, telephone and email contact.
• Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of current productand performance standards, techniques and usage of both our ranges and those of our competitors.
• Providing practically based customer technical support and training on our product ranges.
• Assessing and advising on work solutions to provide safe systems of work at height.
• Organising and participating in product launches and other sales initiatives.
• Attending national and international trade shows and international supplier visits.
• Attending technical sales, sales strategy and product training meetings at our head office in Tebay, Cumbria.

What we need from you:

• Experience of developing new business within a sales territory.
• Proven sales and negotiation skills.
• Have an understanding of risk assessments and method statements.
• Have excellent organisational skills.
• Be self-motivated and driven with the ability to work within a bigger team.
• Motivation to undertake personal training and development.
• Have prior experience using CRM software.
• Be proficient in using Microsoft Office.

Desirable (training will be provided):

• Knowledge of the market sectors we serve.
• Experience of work at height techniques in an industrial environment.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation relating to working at height.
• Knowledge of Personal Fall Protection Equipment product performance standards.

Hours of Work:

This is a full-time remote position which on average equates to 37.5 hours a week.We would expect the work to be carried out between Monday and Friday, however this position will require overnight stays and some weekend working.

The benefits include:

• Commencing salary likely to be in the region of£34,000 to £40,000 per annum, dependent on experience.
• 30 days(or pro rata) holiday entitlement per annum including public holidays with loyalty increments (up to 5 extra days holiday or pro rata).
• A friendly, contemporary and dynamic working environment with a strong focus on a good work/life balance.
• Upon successful completion of probationary period: invitation to join our healthcare scheme, generous trade and staff discount, free use of company loan kit (when available).
• Computer, tablet and mobile phone.
• Use of a company vehicle.

To apply:

An application pack can be downloaded from the employment section on our website under the vacancies page.

Alternatively, please contact our HR department on 015396 26317 /[e-mail]

Please return your completed application form (and accompanying cv if you wish) [e-mail]

or if returning by post to:

HR Manager

Lyon Equipment Limited

Units 3–7 Tebay Business Park

Old Tebay

Penrith

CA10 3SS

Closing date for applications:12 noon, Friday 1st August 2025

On completion of a probationary period our employees will be entitled to extra incentives provided by Lyon, these will be in addition to a normal salary.

Lyon strives to promote employee satisfaction and well being, our benefits include everything from private medical insurance to above average pension contributions.

Lyon Equipment Limited is proud to be an employee-owned company.We are located adjacent to the M6 at Tebay, between the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks. Established in 1974, our mission is to provide equipment and expertise to allow people to ‘venture further’ within the work at height and rescue industries, cycle, outdoor and watersports markets. In addition to distribution, we design and manufacture our own Lyon branded products and provide technical training for the work at height and rescue industries.

We are seeking to appoint a Technical Sales Representative to join our growing Work & Rescue department. As leaders in the rope access, work at height and rescue markets we provide both equipment and training in these sectors and are a founder member of IRATA (Industrial Rope Access Trade Association).Our products are used in a wide range of industries including: renewables, construction, offshore oil and gas, railway infrastructure, entertainment industries, adventure parks, rescue services and military.

This is a new role aimed at expanding our customer base in the South of England.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Supporting the existing Work and Rescuedepartment in achieving and exceeding sales objectives and optimising revenue
• Developing a new sales territory and expanding our customer base in the South of England.
• Servicing and developing existing accounts in line with an evolving and dynamic department strategy.
• Direct administration of selected Work and Rescue accounts.
• Communicating and liaising regularly with the Work and Rescue and Training teams.
• Building and maintaining customer relationships through face to face, telephone and email contact.
• Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of current productand performance standards, techniques and usage of both our ranges and those of our competitors.
• Providing practically based customer technical support and training on our product ranges.
• Assessing and advising on work solutions to provide safe systems of work at height.
• Organising and participating in product launches and other sales initiatives.
• Attending national and international trade shows and international supplier visits.
• Attending technical sales, sales strategy and product training meetings at our head office in Tebay, Cumbria.

What we need from you:

Essential

• Experience of developing new business within a sales territory.
• Proven sales and negotiation skills.
• Have an understanding of risk assessments and method statements.
• Have excellent organisational skills.
• Be self-motivated and driven with the ability to work within a bigger team.
• Motivation to undertake personal training and development.
• Have prior experience using CRM software.
• Be proficient in using Microsoft Office.

Desirable (training will be provided):

• Knowledge of the market sectors we serve.
• Experience of work at height techniques in an industrial environment.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation relating to working at height.
• Knowledge of Personal Fall Protection Equipment product performance standards.

Hours of Work:

This is a full-time remote position which on average equates to 37.5 hours a week.We would expect the work to be carried out between Monday and Friday, however this position will require overnight stays and some weekend working.

The benefits include:

• Commencing salary likely to be in the region of£34,000 to £40,000 per annum, dependent on experience.
• 30 days(or pro rata) holiday entitlement per annum including public holidays with loyalty increments (up to 5 extra days holiday or pro rata).
• Inclusion into our qualifying pension scheme.
• A friendly, contemporary and dynamic working environment with a strong focus on a good work/life balance.
• Upon successful completion of probationary period: invitation to join our healthcare scheme, generous trade and staff discount, free use of company loan kit (when available).
• Computer, tablet and mobile phone.
• Use of a company vehicle.

To apply:

An application pack can be downloaded from the employment section on our website under the vacancies page.

Alternatively, please contact our HR department on 015396 26317 /[e-mail]

Please return your completed application form (and accompanying cv if you wish) [e-mail]

or if returning by post to:

HR Manager

Lyon Equipment Limited

Units 3–7 Tebay Business Park

Old Tebay

Penrith

CA10 3SS

Closing date for applications:12 noon, Friday 1st August 2025

Lyon Staff Benefits

On completion of a probationary period our employees will be entitled to extra incentives provided by Lyon, these will be in addition to a normal salary.

Lyon strives to promote employee satisfaction and well being, our benefits include everything from private medical insurance to above average pension contributions.

Company Benefits

• Free car-parking
• Group personal pension scheme (available after 3 months)
• Permanent staff receive salaries above the living wage
• Paid time out allowed for volunteering with the Cumbria Wildlife Trust
• Independent financial advice from company advisors
• 2pm Friday finish
• Holiday entitlement above the national minimum
• Job related training

Health Benefits

• Payment for eye tests
• Money towards new glasses if your prescription changes
• Private Healthcare scheme with cash-plan (available after probation)

Perks

• Holiday purchase scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Cost + VAT on most price list items
• Staff sales
• Reciprocal discounts with many brands and local outlets

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Sporting Goods Manufacturing

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