Work and Rescue

As one of the market leaders in rope access, work at height, and rescue we provide equipment, expertise and training to a wide range of customers in these sectors. Over the years we have played a leading role in the development of safety at height globally, including being a founding member of the Industrial Rope Access Trade Association (IRATA). We continue to take a lead on driving safety practices at height across the UK and further afield, building long-standing partnerships with many of the UK’s emergency services to meet their specific training needs.

Additionally, we manufacture a range of bespoke work at height PPE and accessories in our production facility in Tebay under our own brand. Our products are used by our customers in a range of industries including renewables, offshore oil and gas, railway infrastructure, film and television, adventure parks, emergency services, volunteer rescue services and military.

With 50 years of expertise behind us, we are proud to be the go-to company for the best equipment, training and technical knowledge for the Work & Rescue industry.

The Role

Primarily based at our head office in Tebay, Cumbria; you will be responsible for the growth and development of our Work and Rescue sales department and the associated brands, including our own Lyon manufactured product range.

Reporting to the Head of Work and Rescue, you will be responsible for:

• Developing our Work and Rescue B2B, B2C and training sales strategy to increase revenue and profitability

• Managing projects to develop new sales opportunities for the department

• Product range development and costings

• Identifying market opportunities for Lyon Manufactured products

• Developing strategies to bring Lyon Equipment manufactured products to market

• Management of our office-based Lyon Work and Rescue Sales Team and our Technical Sales Representatives out on the road

• Working with the Head of Work and Rescue to develop new lines of business

• Working with the Head of Work and Rescue and the Marketing Manager to develop our annual marketing plan

The person we seek will ideally have the following:

• Proven sales management experience

• Demonstrated project management experience

• Knowledge of Ecommerce environments, including B2B and B2C

• People management skills, capable of coaching and developing the team

• Knowledge and interest in the work at height and rescue markets (desirable but not essential)

• Experience of sales analysis, product range development and pricing strategy

• Ability to identify, develop and launch new market opportunities

• Hold a current full car driving licence (preferably clean) and a current passport

• Critical thinking skills and a willingness to take the initiative

Hours of work:

This is a full-time position which on average equates to 37.5 hours a week. We would expect the work to be carried out between Monday and Friday. The role is primarily based in our head office in Tebay but hybrid working would be considered. This position will require overnight stays and occasional weekend working.

The benefits include (some available after probation)

• Commencing salary likely to be in the region of £38,000 - £43,000 - dependent on experience

• 30 days holiday entitlement per annum including public holidays with loyalty increments (up to 5 extra days holiday)

• Inclusion into our qualifying pension scheme

• 2pm Friday finish for all staff

• Company healthcare scheme

• Staff social fund

• Friday off the week of your birthday in addition to holiday entitlement

• Digital Wellbeing platform

• Generous trade and staff discount

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Free parking onsite including electric charging facilities

• Opportunity to purchase up to one week’s additional annual leave

• Paid volunteering time out

• 24/7 employee assistance and counselling services (including an Employee Assistance Programme as part of the Healthcare scheme)

To apply please use the form below

If you think this opportunity is right for you, please apply either using the form on the page below, or by sending an application form (download link below) to hr@lyon.co.uk. If you have any questions or queries, please contact HR at the above email address.

Two rounds of interviews will be held, at least one of which will be held in person at our offices. We look forward to hearing from you.