Hire Sales Controller
Salary: Negotiable, dependant on experience
Location: Leyland, PR25 3GR
Start Date: Immediate start available
Hours of Work: Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm
Lifting Gear UK Group Limited specialises in the supply of equipment for various different applications relating to Lifting & Handling. Our service that we offer includes the hire, sale, repair, inspection, testing and design & fabrication of most types of lifting related equipment on a regional, national & international level.
Lifting Gear UK Group are looking for an enthusiastic individual to assist our Leyland branch with the day to day running of a hire and sales desk whilst providing a first class customer service. This is an excellent position within the company as there are definite opportunities for progression and promotion, your responsibilities will also include:
- Managing incoming and outgoing hires per day across a wide range of plant and tool equipment
- Excellent customer service skills with a commercial edge and a drive to increase sales
- Strong communication and organisational skills with great attention to detail
- A team player who can also work independently and use their initiative
- Experience in the Lifting equipment hire industry would be ideal
- Processing hire desk administration and handling customer and supplier queries with speed and accuracy
- Ensuring stock levels meet demand and identifying opportunities to maximise sales
- Coordinating with drivers and fitters to ensure timely deliveries and collections
- Resolving customer complaints and supplier issues with professionalism and efficiency
- Ideally proven experience in a high-volume hire desk or similar fast-paced environment
Skills & Qualifications:
- A* - C GCSE or equivalent in Maths & English
- IT literate – confident in using various systems
- Good transport knowledge within the area would be beneficial but not essential
- Organisation
- Drive and intelligence
- Communication skills
- Quick to learn
- Interest in the products
It would be beneficial to have knowledge of lifting equipment or have related industry experience, it is not essential. In addition, someone who has worked in a business to business office environment and is capable of talking to customers and suppliers would be most suitable. A person from an engineering or construction based background would be advantageous.
The company operates from 10 strategically placed branches and employs over 100 full time staff between its sites. Here at Lifting Gear UK Group it is our aim to provide professional and efficient service to all customers from enquiry to job completion every time.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
