We are seeking to appoint a Technical Sales Representative to join our growing Work & Rescue department. As leaders in the rope access, work at height and rescue markets we provide both equipment and training in these sectors and are a founder member of IRATA (Industrial Rope Access Trade Association). Our products are used in a wide range of industries including: renewables, construction, offshore oil and gas, railway infrastructure, entertainment industries, adventure parks, rescue services and military.

This is a new role aimed at expanding our customer base in the South of England.

Key Responsibilities of the Role

• Supporting the existing Work and Rescue department in achieving and exceeding sales objectives and optimising revenue.
• Developing a new sales territory and expanding our customer base in the South of England.
• Servicing and developing existing accounts in line with an evolving and dynamic department strategy.
• Direct administration of selected Work and Rescue accounts.
• Communicating and liaising regularly with the Work and Rescue and Training teams.
• Building and maintaining customer relationships through face to face, telephone and email contact.
• Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of current product and performance standards, techniques and usage of both our ranges and those of our competitors.
• Providing practically based customer technical support and training on our product ranges.
• Assessing and advising on work solutions to provide safe systems of work at height.
• Organising and participating in product launches and other sales initiatives.
• Attending national and international trade shows and international supplier visits.
• Attending technical sales, sales strategy and product training meetings at our head office in Tebay, Cumbria.

Hours of Work

This is a full-time remote position which on average equates to 37.5 hours a week. We would expect the work to be carried out between Monday and Friday, however this position will require overnight stays and some weekend working.

How to Apply

For more information and to download an application pack, please go to the ‘vacancies’ section on our website www.lyon.co.uk

Closing Date for Applications

12 noon, Friday 2nd May 2025