Due to our increased growth and expansion, Hoist UK Ltd urgently require an experienced Sales Engineer to develop new business and support existing clients within the UK theatre, touring and event industry.
The ideal candidate will have an engineering background and experience in selling to the theatre, events arena and concert entertainment sectors. A thorough knowledge and experience of hoist, truss and rigging systems is preferred although not absolutely necessary as full training on our products and serviced will be provided. The candidate will work directly under the leadership of the company directors and must be hard working and conscientious in their efforts to promote Hoist UK as the leaders in their field.
The position will require the candidate to be an organised, self motivated, team player and a “people person”. The majority of the time they will be working away from the office at the clients premises and will be responsible for keeping their own diary, making their own appointments and preparing their own quotations. They will be in constant touch with the main office and will be required to report on a regular basis directly to the company directors.
Job Title: UK Sales Engineer – Hoist, Truss & Rigging
Location: National UK
Salary: Negotiable based on experience with benefits and target-led bonus scheme
Start Date: May 2011
Skills and Qualifications required:
- Sales experience and the ability to identify new markets and opportunities for our products
- Proven ability to close deals
- Experience within the UK entertainment Industry in particular hoists, truss and rigging
- Good IT skills including Office (Word and Excel) and ideally some basic understanding of CAD
- Ideally an ability to read and understand electrical and/or mechanical engineering drawings
- Knowledge and understanding of LOLER regulations
- Full UK driving license
An attractive remuneration package with company car + bonus will be offered to the right candidate
Applications will be accepted up until 14th March 2011 with interviews commencing on the 21st March 2011 and a starting date of 2nd May 2011
