Business Development Manager

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 Division, the Business Development Manager will be responsible for maximising new business from potential major account customers and identifying major projects via research, customer visits, sales presentations, account management, customer entertainment and assisting with query resolution when requested.

Successful candidates should demonstrate the following:

• Significant experience working in a senior sales role within the Temporary Works/Trenching & Shoring/Hire industry is essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to negotiate at senior level.
• The ability to prepare proposals and deliver presentations at senior level in a professional manner.
• 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.
• Proficient in MS Office packages including Excel and Word, and CRM systems.
• Driving License (essential).

Frequent travel and overnight stays throughout the UK will be an integral part of the role.

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.

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.

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