Account Manager – Outside Sales

Eastern Lift Truck Co.; New Jersey; On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car / car allowance with fuel

Company cell phone

Medical, dental, vision, prescription

401k with partial company match

Paid vacation and sick days

Paid holidays

Short- & long-term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

Eastern Lift Truck Co. is seeking an Account Manager in Somerset/Hunterdon, New Jersey to grow aftermarket sales and manage a dynamic customer base. The role requires a hunter mentality, high energy, and strong relationship-building skills.

In this outside sales position, you will service existing accounts, call on potential customers, and contribute to meeting sales goals. A company car or allowance and benefits accompany a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• Outside sales experience preferred.
• High energy with a hunter mentality and results orientation.
• Ability to build long-lasting relationships.
• Excellent communication, presentation and follow-up skills.
• Technologically fluent with Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Grow aftermarket sales within your territory.
• Meet and exceed sales goals.
• Service existing accounts, obtain orders, and establish new accounts by planning daily calls.
• Make 50+ touches per day.
• Prepare daily call reports, weekly work plans, and territory analyses.

Skills

Outside sales

Hunter mentality

Results oriented

Self-starter

Excellent communication

Relationship building

Tech fluent (Word & Excel)

Education

College degree preferred

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Posted Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Eastern Lift Truck Co.
Account Manager

Currently, we are seeking an Account Manager to support our Somerset/Hunterdon, New Jerseyterritory. We offer tremendous opportunity for growth, competitive compensation and benefits for individuals who want a career with a great company that maintains a family feel!

Main Duties:

• Grow aftermarket sales within your territory


• Contribute to the team effort by meeting and exceeding sales goals


• Service existing accounts, obtain orders, and establish new accounts by planning and organizing daily work schedule to call on existing or potential customers


• 50+ \"Touches\" per day


• Provide superior customer service


• Prepare daily call reports, weekly work plans, and monthly & annual territory analysis

Requirements:

• Outside Sales experience preferred


• High energy individual with a \"hunter mentality\"


• Results oriented, self-starter able to work independently


• Strong competitive drive


• Ability to build long lasting relationships


• Must possess unwavering customer service drive and focus


• Excellent communication, presentation, and follow-up skills


• Technologically fluent (Word and Excel skills)


• Industry experience preferred


• College Degree preferred

Benefits:

• Company car/car allowance with fuel card, company cell phone; medical, dental, vision, and prescription plan.


• 401k with partial company match


• Paid vacation and sick days


• Paid holidays


• Short- & long-term disability


• Basic/supplemental life insurance policies.

Compensation:

$60,000.00 - $70,000 annual base salary plus quarterly commission ; Company car or monthly car allowance with fuel card, fuel card, company cell phone and laptop are also included.

A Day in the Life:

This is a true Outside Sales Position, with four days physically out in your territory and one in-office day to build key important relationships at your branch to help you be successful out in the field. The performance and success of your territory will require you to establish new relationships within the territory, while maintaining and strengthening existing business. You will be responsible for the sale of contracts for maintenance and repair programs for material handling equipment.

Who is Eastern Lift Truck Co.?

Eastern Lift Truck Co., is a family-owned company, celebrating over 50 years strong. We provide sales, parts, rentals and service in all areas of the Lift Truck, Material Handling and Allied product business. At Eastern Lift Truck Co. we know that the employees are the 'heart and soul' of the company.

\"Eastern Lift Truck Co. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Disabled/Vets\"