General information
Reference
Publication start date
/12/2025
Job description
Sales Representatives
Post description
Technical Sales
Division
Trenching & Shoring - Sales
Title
Technical Sales - South East
Contract type
Permanent Full Time
Location
Islay House, Dock Road, Tilbury, RM187EQ
Location
United Kingdom, South East, Trenching & Shoring South East Sales
Vacancy contact last name
Rose
Vacancy contact first name
Harvey
Vacancy contact email
Number of positions to be provided
1
Employment Details
Contract hours
42.50
About the role
The Role
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
Successful candidates should demonstrate the following:
•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)
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.
About Us
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(optional)
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