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From range of equipment including Robotic and GPS equipment, the division has everything our customers in the construction, utilities, and infrastructure sectors need. \nWhat You'll Be Doing:\nReporting directly to the Technical Sales Manager, the Technical Sales Representative (TSR) will be responsible for maximising Survey hire revenue opportunities from existing major account customer and winning new business. 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