Account Representative - Outside Sales for Lift Truck Leader

Crown Equipment Corporation; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

401K

Paid vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Holidays

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Crown Equipment Corporation in Champaign, IL seeks a sales professional to maximize lift truck and Crown Insite product sales within an assigned territory, develop accounts, and build relationships with key decision-makers.

The role includes product demonstrations, proposals, and forecasts; requires a HS diploma, valid driver's license, and willingness to work outside normal hours. Compensation is $800–$1,000 per week plus commission with a full benefits package.

Qualifications

• Less than 2 years related experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license, good driving record, and ability to operate lift trucks for product demos.

Responsibilities

• Maximize sale of lift trucks, Crown Insite products, and warehouse products within a territory to meet sales objectives.
• Develop existing accounts and seek new business.
• Analyze opportunities, identify key personnel, and develop strong relationships.
• Consult and problem solve to enhance the Company's position in accounts.
• Develop a territory management plan to maximize time with customers.
• Develop sales strategies, proposals, and forecasts.
• Develop and conduct product demonstrations and sales presentations.
• Maintain accurate records of sales calls and activity.
• Participate in initial and ongoing training programs at headquarters.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Sales process knowledge

Driving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor degree in business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Description

Crown Equipment Corporation, one of the world's largest lift truck manufacturers, offers local support on a global scale with more than 15 manufacturing facilities worldwide and more than 500 retail locations in over 80 countries. Our global sales and service network provides our customers with a local resource for a wide variety of quality material handling equipment, fleet management solutions, warehouse products and support services to meet their needs anytime, anywhere.

Location

Champaign, IL, US, 61820

Job Duties

• Responsible for maximizing the sale of lift trucks, Crown Insite products, and warehouse products within a specified territory to meet sales objectives.
• Develop existing accounts and seek new business.
• Analyze opportunities, identify key personnel, and develop strong business relationships.
• Consult and problem solve to enhance the Company's position in existing and target accounts.
• Develop a territory management plan to maximize time with customers.
• Develop sales strategies, proposals, and forecasts.
• Develop and conduct product demonstrations and sales presentations.
• Utilize online resources to maintain accurate records of sales calls, customer files, and sales activity information
• Participate in initial and ongoing training programs both locally and at the New Bremen, Ohio corporate headquarters.

Minimum Qualifications

• Less than 2 years related experience
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license, good driving record, and the ability to safely operate lift trucks for product demos.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in business management, marketing, entrepreneurship, professional selling, or related business program, or several years of successful sales experience a plus.
• Knowledge of the entire sales process.
• Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities, strong sense of responsibility and self-motivation, and ability to work in a team environment.
• Intermittent computer skills including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suites.
• Ability and willingness to work outside normal business hours to prepare for sales activities.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Work Authorization

Crown will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Compensation And Benefits

Current benefits being offered include:

• Competitive Wages. The anticipated starting pay range for the position is $800 - $1,000 per week plus commission; however, skills and related experience will be taken into consideration,
• Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Plan with a company contribution to each,
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts,
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan: Crown matches 100% of the first 4% of your eligible pay you contribute to the plan. You are always 100% vested in the company matching contributions.
• Company paid Life and Disability Benefits as well as optional supplemental term life insurance offerings,
• Paid Parental Leave,
• 9 Paid Holidays,
• Paid Vacation accrued at a rate based on length of service and position,
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year.

EOE Veterans/Disabilities

Nearest Major Market

Champaign

Nearest Secondary Market

Urbana

Job Segment

Sales Rep, Outside Sales, Warehouse, Business Manager, Sales, Manufacturing, Management