Platform Lift Sales Engineer

My client is a leading competitor in the design, manufacture, service and installation of mobility equipment, home lifts and passenger lifts. They are a large UK based company with branches running throughout the UK and are currently offering an exciting opportunity for a sales professional to join them in the sale of their home lift and platform lift products throughout the Kent and Essex areas. 

You will be responsible for;

• Promoting and selling the company's platform lift range within the Kent and Essex areas. 
• Achieving and exceeding annual sales targets to support the division's growth objectives. 
• Gaining a thorough technical understanding of the products sold by the company and competitor's products. 
• Understanding the sales processes appropriate in the commercial market within the construction industry.
• Providing quotations that are accurate based on the information provided. 
• Dealing with health and safety or compliance issues and providing all advice to the customer. 
• Following up sales leads and quotes promptly to gain advantage over competitors. 
• Working with the Management team to develop ideas for improving sales via product development ideas. 
• Identifying and building relationships with prospects and repeat customers.

To be considered for the role of the Technical Sales Engineer, you must have; 

• An understanding of platform and home lift products throughout the construction market, and be able to provide technical specifications of similar products. 
• The ability to demonstrate a deep understanding of the platform lift market including the main market sectors, product types, current trends and competitors. 
• An ability to plan prioritise and organise workload. 
• A proven strong sales track record and ability to generate and build on customer rapport. 
• Commercial awareness within the construction industry. 
• Ability to conduct a technical evaluation of a platform lift specification. 

In exchange for a strong work ethic and excellent sales ability, you will be offered; 

• A competitive basic salary. 
• Company car, laptop, phone and any other equipment necessary. 
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays. 
• An excellent contributory pension scheme. 
• A healthcare plan and childcare vouchers. 
• Charity contributions and a share in company earnings. 
• A highly competitive monthly bonus scheme. 

If you feel you have the relevant experience in platform lift sales to be considered for this role, please apply accordingly. The agent will be in touch shortly to discuss the role in further details and answer any questions you may have in regards to the role and the company.