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 customers' heavy lifting problems using a combination of products 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 ideally knowledge of the mobile crane sector.
Your Key Responsibilities
* Deliver profitable growth by engaging with crane & heavy transport machinery moving companies, design consultants, and Tier One contractors.
* Act as the link between customers and design engineers to provide solutions-based services.
* Leverage past experience in crane and plant machinery movement solutions and project implementation to develop new business.
* Proactively engage target customers to generate leads.
* Support other sales functions within MGF to encourage lead generation.
* Deliver sales presentations to major accounts at senior management level and participate in depot/customer trade days to promote products.
* Manage appointments, schedules, and meetings through effective planning.
Customer Service and Operational Responsibilities
* Proactively collaborate across departments to deliver exceptional customer service, understand needs, provide technical assistance, and manage key projects and accounts.
* Maintain accurate information, update CRM, manage KPI reports, and issue weekly planners, demonstrating proficiency in MS Office and CRM systems.
* Adhere to MGF management systems within your responsibility area.
* Support the depot and company as needed, attend meetings and training, and uphold safety and presentation standards.
Core Requirements
* Experience with lifting equipment and various crane rigging scenarios.
* Experience in developing 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
* Additional leave for long service
* Volunteering leave
* Pension scheme
* Life assurance
* Training, development, and career progression opportunities
* Eyecare vouchers
* Discretionary bonus based on performance
* Working for a well-established and growing company
* Family-oriented company culture
* Christmas shutdown
* Refer a friend scheme
* Free on-site parking
If you are ambitious, adaptable, commercially aware, a team player, proactive, and highly motivated, we want to hear from you.
About MGF
MGF is a privately owned company specializing in excavation support equipment for the construction industry, operating nationally from 14 locations with over 460 staff. We are committed to providing comprehensive service through continuous investment in our products, infrastructure, processes, and people, aiming for long-term sustainable growth.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. All applications are treated confidentially.
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