Role: Technical Sales Representative - Lifting by Design
Location: Based at any one of our depots across the UK:
* Astley, M29
* Ashton-in-Makerfield, WN4
* Castleford, WF10
* Durham, DH7
* West Lothian, EH54
* Rugeley, WS15
* Stanton, IP31
* Tring, HP23
* Dartford, DA8
* Bristol, BS11
* Exeter, EX16
MGF is pleased to recruit a "Lifting by Design" Technical Salesperson. This role focuses on solving heavy lifting problems for customers by combining product solutions and MGF's design services to support the lifting industry in non-standard lift applications. This service bridges the gap between off-the-shelf products and bespoke manufacturing, offering key differentiators in the marketplace.
The ideal candidate will have experience in heavy lifting sales and preferably knowledge of the mobile crane sector.
Key Responsibilities:
* Drive profitable growth by engaging with crane & heavy transport machinery moving companies, design consultants, and Tier One contractors.
* Act as a link between customers and design engineers to provide solutions-based services.
* Leverage past experience in crane and plant machinery movement solutions to develop new business.
* Proactively engage target customers for lead generation.
* Support other sales functions within MGF to promote lead generation.
* Deliver sales presentations to major accounts at a senior management level and participate in depot/customer trade days.
* Manage appointments, schedules, and meetings effectively.
Customer Service and Operational Responsibilities:
* Customer Engagement: Collaborate across departments to deliver excellent customer service, understand needs, provide technical support, and manage key projects and accounts. Maintain service levels, resolve queries, and grow revenue through new and existing opportunities.
* Information Management: Provide accurate, timely information, update CRM systems, manage KPI reports, and plan weekly activities. Proficiency in MS Office and CRM systems is essential.
* System Compliance: Follow MGF management systems within your area.
* General Assistance: Support depot and company operations, attend meetings and training, and maintain professional presentation and safety standards.
Core Requirements:
* Experience with lifting equipment and crane rigging scenarios.
* Ability to identify and develop new accounts.
* Focused knowledge of heavy lifting and mobile cranes.
* Experience in reading lift plans and technical drawings.
Additional Benefits:
* Option to purchase extra annual leave
* Long service awards for additional leave
* Volunteering leave
* Pension scheme, life assurance, and training opportunities
* Eyecare vouchers, discretionary bonus, and free on-site parking
* Company culture emphasizing family values and security
* Christmas shutdown and refer-a-friend scheme
If you are ambitious, adaptable, commercially aware, team-oriented, proactive, and highly motivated, we want to hear from you.
About MGF:
MGF is a privately owned company supplying excavation support equipment to the construction industry via hire and sale. With over 460 staff across 14 locations, we focus on comprehensive customer service through continuous investment in our products, infrastructure, and people. We are an equal opportunities employer and treat all applications confidentially.
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