Sales Representative

John Sutch Cranes Ltd is looking for an experienced Sales Representative to join their team based in Liverpool. Offering a salary of £25,000 - £30,000 per annum plus benefits including Car, laptop and mobile. Further package of benefits available after a period of induction.

John Sutch Cranes Ltd is a mobile crane hire and machine installation specialist based in the North West of England, with a head office and depot in Liverpool, and a depot in Manchester. The company has a customer base throughout the North of England and works on major projects on a national basis.

The company has achieved significant increase of market share within specific growth sectors including power stations, green energy and healthcare. Recent corporate expansion and investment was recognised when the company was awarded the Liverpool Vision Investor of the Year Award at the 2014 Liverpool Echo Regional Business Awards.

The company’s vision for the future is to further increase the company’s presence in the north of England, to contribute to the major civil engineering projects of the next decade and achieve further specialisation in green energy and infrastructure.

The Role

The person fulfilling this role will play a key part in the success of the growth strategies of the company. Reporting to the Sales Director, the Sales Representative will be responsible for creating new business partnerships with existing and new customers. They will conduct industry research to pinpoint potential projects. Using a wide range of industry data and working alongside the Technical Sales Team, they will find and develop opportunities for the company through building relationships with key players in our target industries. Working with the Marketing Assistant, they will assist with lead generation and be responsible for converting enquiries.

Essential experience required to become our Sales Representative:

- B to B sales position

- Ability to manage & develop a sales territory – new, existing and key accounts

- Superior negotiating skills

- Excellent networking and business acquisition skills

- Good time, planning and account management skills

- Be able to successfully work on own initiative

- Be able to handle demands and pressure situations

- Ability to present and communicate in both written and verbal forms

- IT skills, including MS Office

- Must have a valid UK driving licence.

- May be required to work away from home on odd occasions

- Based from both Liverpool and Manchester offices

Desirable experience required to become our Sales Representative:

- Experience in Crane Hire Sales or experience in Plant Hire or Access Sales

- Ability to work under pressure and meet sales targets set by sales manager & MD

- Organisational skills and pro-active approach to generating contacts.

- Ability to work independently & under own initiative.

- Must be enthusiastic, motivated and willing to work as part of a team.

- Must be able to prioritise, multi-task & work to deadlines.

- Be able to demonstrate academic level beyond GSCE/”O” Level.

If you have the skills and experience required to become our Sales Representative, please click apply today.

Liverpool is commutable from St Helens, Warrington, Wigan, Bolton, Liverpool, Manchester, Preston or Rainhill, Southport and surrounding areas.