Business Development Sales Associate

Towlift, Inc.; Sewickley (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive quarterly bonus

Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with (

3 weeks PTO + 10 holidays

Tuition and gym reimbursement

Company-provided technology

Job summary

Towlift, Inc. is seeking a Business Development Sales Associate to identify prospects in the assigned territory and develop relationships that meet material handling needs. You will craft sales strategies, proposals, and forecasts while collaborating with customers to deliver effective solutions.

Early-career salaried role with frequent travel to Cleveland for training, then continued regional travel. The position emphasizes relationship building, consultative selling, and cross-functional

Qualifications

• Outside sales experience (2+ years) required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; HS diploma required.
• Valid Driver’s License with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Arranges customer appointments, including pre-arranged and cold calls.
• Develops proposals per Towlift standards and presents to customers.
• Coordinates on-site demonstrations and truck proposals for potential customers.
• Coordinates customer meetings with Sales Representatives.
• Uses CRM to track daily customer interactions and follow-ups.

Skills

Outside sales

Strong communication

Relationship building

MS Office proficiency

Independent/team player

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Salesforce

LinkedIn Navigator

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Business Development Sales Associate - Cleveland, OH

Branch Location: 304 Deer Run Road, Suite #3 Sewickley, PA 15143

WHY JOIN TEAM TOWLIFT?

• We are a 3rd generation family-owned company.
• Core values shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and customers. We uphold a culture of:
• Positivity
• Teamwork
• Self-development
• Integrity
• Community service
• Safety
• We offer paid-on-the-job training, development and advancement opportunities from Certified Dealer Trainers.

Job Summary

The Business Development Sales Associate is an early career development salaried position on our Sales team who identifies all prospects in the assigned territory, evaluating the resources needed to develop business relationships. They develop sales strategies, proposals, and forecasts, selling approved products and services. The Business Development Sales Associate works strategically with customers to provide solutions to meet their material handling needs.

• Travel: Frequent travel to Cleveland for training and development is required, particularly during the first three months when travel may reach 40-50%. After the initial training period, travel is expected to average approximately 20% of the time during the first year of employment.**

Essential Functions

• Arranges appointments with customers, which include pre-arranged appointments or cold calls.
• Develops proposals in accordance with Towlift standards and presents them to customers, reviewing them in detail.
• Coordinates the presentation of all new truck proposals in-person to potential customers.
• Coordinates customer meetings with Sales Representatives.
• Engages customers by adapting to their buying style, incorporating proven sales techniques and a consultative approach to effectively demonstrate Towlift’s material handling solutions.
• Collaborates with other internal department staff members as needed, working closely with all company divisions to develop cross-selling strategies and ensure a great customer experience.
• Initiates and approves all documentation to complete sales orders.
• Meets customer expectations for continued support and follow-up after sales are final, including truck delivery, signing of the delivery report, truck orientation, service schedules, etc.
• Facilitates demonstrations of material handling solutions as needed with ongoing on-site follow-ups throughout the demo time period.
• Consistently works toward acquiring new business by generating leads, following up on them, and networking through current customers.
• Attends team meetings to review department goals and strategies as required.
• Works with Sales Manager to develop annual sales goals and works toward meeting them.
• Consistently monitors territory by making sales calls daily.
• Uses CRM to track daily customer interactions.
• Maintains professionalism on the job at all times.
• Is reliable and punctual in reporting for work as scheduled.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature as required.

Position Qualifications

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field preferred.

Experience

• Two or more years of outside sales experience.
• Valid Driver’s License and driving record acceptable to the insurance company.

Additional Requirements

• Experience with LinkedIn Navigator and/or Salesforce preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently and as a team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to convey information to internal and external customers clearly and concisely.
• Ability to develop relationships with customers.
• Minimal travel outside of the territory (trade shows, training).
• Smart dress and a professional appearance.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with quarterly bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing. Opportunity to earn monthly premium discounts.
• 3 weeks PTO annually prorated in the first year, and 10 paid company holidays.
• Tuition and Gym Reimbursement Programs
• Company provided cutting-edge technology.
• And so many more perks when you join the Towlift team!

Towlift is an equal opportunity employer, all applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. We are proud employers of Veterans, helping them to navigate the transitions of life and reach their fullest potential.