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Sales Representative - Lifting Equipment

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The Role:



GAP Lifting Hire & Sales offers one of the largest ranges of lifting equipment and accessories in the industry. From small shackles and slings to material lifts and aluminium gantries, the division has everything our customers need for lifting any size of load.



Reporting directly to the Technical Sales Manager, the Technical Sales Engineer (TSE) will be responsible for maximising Lifting 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 Lifting equipment within their existing customer base.



**Please note this position will be covering the North East and so the successful candidate should be suitably located. You will ideally come from a Lifting, Powered Access or Hoists background.



Successful candidates should demonstrate the following:



Significant experience working in a sales role within the Lifting, Powered Access or Hoists 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)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

Company Car

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)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.



GAP GROUP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

Sales Representative - Lifting Equipment

Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
Full time

Published on 04/06/2025

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