Lift Sales Executive

Lift Sales Executive – New Installation, Modernisation & Replacement

Location: Manchester

Salary: £35,000 - £50,000 - Dependent on Experience & Sector + Commission

Sector: Lift / Vertical Transportation / Construction

We are recruiting on behalf of one of the UK's largest independent lift businesses, providing a comprehensive range of vertical transportation solutions to construction companies, developers, architects, consultants and end users.

Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint experienced Lift Sales Executives across three specialist areas of the business:

• New Lift Installation
• Lift Modernisation
• Lift Replacement

These are individual opportunities, with the successful candidate's experience and background determining the most suitable division.

The Role

You will be responsible for developing sales opportunities across the Northern region, building strong relationships with customers and key industry stakeholders and managing opportunities from initial enquiry through to quotation and order.

Depending on your experience, you could specialise in new lift installations within construction and development projects, modernisation of existing lift systems, or complete lift replacement projects .

You will work closely with architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, developers, building owners and internal technical teams to understand requirements and provide the right vertical transportation solution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Generate and develop new lift sales opportunities across the Northern region.
• Qualify enquiries and identify commercially viable opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and industry contacts.
• Research the market to identify upcoming projects and new business opportunities.
• Develop existing accounts and generate repeat business.
• Prepare, present and follow up quotations and proposals.
• Work closely with technical, estimating and operational teams to develop accurate solutions.
• Maintain a strong understanding of the company's lift products and services.
• Keep CRM systems and sales pipelines fully up to date.
• Follow up leads, meetings and quotations within agreed timescales.
• Attend customer meetings, presentations and industry events.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity and upcoming developments.
• Provide regular sales forecasts, activity reports and pipeline updates.
• Work towards agreed sales revenue targets.

The Three Opportunities

New Lift Installation

Focused on new-build and construction projects, working with developers, main contractors, architects and consultants to secure new lift installation packages.

Modernisation

Focused on existing lift equipment, identifying opportunities to upgrade and modernise ageing lift systems and improve their safety, reliability and performance.

Replacement

Focused on complete lift replacement projects within existing buildings, working with building owners, contractors, consultants and end users.

About You

We are looking for experienced lift sales professionals with a proven track record within the vertical transportation industry.

You will ideally have:

• Proven experience in lift industry sales.
• A strong understanding of the lift industry and its products.
• An established network of industry contacts.
• Experience within new installation, modernisation or replacement sales.
• A proven ability to generate and convert sales opportunities.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience using CRM systems and Microsoft Office.
• The ability to work independently and manage your own sales pipeline.
• A confident, professional and proactive approach.
• The tenacity and drive to develop new business and achieve targets.

What's on Offer?

The business has three separate opportunities available , each with its own package depending on the division, experience and level of responsibility.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established independent lift business where you can utilise your existing industry knowledge and network while developing a strong pipeline of business across the Northern region.

If you have lift industry sales experience and are considering your next move, we'd be keen to speak with you.