New Lift & Modernisation Sales Executive

From identifying opportunities and completing tenders to supporting project delivery and maintaining client relationships, you will play an integral role in the continued growth of our engineering operation. We are seeking an ambitious and motivated individual with a genuine passion for the lift industry and a commitment to our core values of honesty, transparency, and exceptional customer service. Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm Package Includes

• Salary: £45,000 – £65,000 (depending on experience)
• Attractive commission and bonus scheme
• Company car
• Hybrid working opportunities
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 6 Rostered Days Off (RDOs) per year (one awarded after each two-month period without sickness)
• Pension scheme
• Ongoing professional development

Key Objectives

• Generate high-quality sales leads and expand the customer base.
• Meet or exceed agreed sales targets and contribute to sustained business growth.
• Promote Elevators Ltd as a leading provider of lift modernisation and new lift installation solutions.
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Conduct sales outreach to targeted customer groups and key stakeholders.
• Generate and qualify new customer leads.
• Develop and maintain relationships with lift consultants, M&E consultants, architects, surveyors, developers, and key decision-makers within the construction industry.
• Arrange and attend meetings, presentations, and networking events to promote Elevators Ltd and identify future project opportunities.
• Complete client Pre-Qualification Questionnaires (PQQs).
• Survey sites and specify bespoke lift modernisation and new lift installation solutions.
• Prepare accurate costings, quotations, and tender submissions.
• Complete tenders from lift consultants, main contractors, developers, and public sector procurement portals, with project values ranging from £25,000 to £1,000,000.
• Attend fortnightly project progress meetings.
• Provide commercial support to the project management team throughout project delivery.
• Maintain CRM records and sales pipelines.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly sales performance reports.
• Monitor industry trends, competitor activity, and market opportunities.

Skills & Qualifications Essential

• Proven experience within the lift industry.
• Strong understanding of lift engineering principles, lift modernisation projects, and new lift installations.
• Demonstrable track record of successful sales and business development.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to build relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and other industry stakeholders.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• Experience preparing technical tenders and bid submissions.
• Knowledge of public sector procurement processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and CRM systems.
• Familiarity with estimating and costing software.

Personal Attributes

• Self-motivated and target-driven.
• Professional and customer-focused.
• Commercially aware with strong attention to detail.
• Organised and capable of managing multiple opportunities simultaneously.
• Team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing independent lift company with an excellent reputation for quality, service, and engineering excellence. If you are looking for a role where you can make a real impact, build lasting industry relationships, and contribute directly to the company's growth, we'd love to hear from you.