Compact Equipment Sales

Bobcat - Gateway Dealer Network; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Benefits!

Job summary

Bobcat - Gateway Dealer Network in Kentucky is seeking an outside sales professional to drive construction equipment sales across a designated territory. You will demonstrate equipment, qualify leads, and close rental and purchase opportunities while coordinating with parts and service teams.

The role requires a proven track record in equipment sales, the ability to travel overnight, and strong negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of sales experience in construction equipment.
• BA/BS degree in marketing, sales, or business.
• Ability to travel and stay overnight as needed.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily territory to grow revenue through on-site visits and calls.
• Plan strategies to exceed quota by renting and selling equipment.
• Promote sale and rental equipment lines.
• Promote Parts and Service operations.
• Complete sales orders and related paperwork to close transactions.
• Document daily calls and set weekly, monthly, yearly goals.

Skills

Sales experience

Construction equipment knowledge

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Autonomy

Overnight travel

Education

BA/BS Degree in Marketing, Sales, or Business

Job description

We take pride in our culture and strive to make Bobcat - GDN a place where people want to work, achieve excellence, remain curious and humble, and build lifelong relationships.

Compact Equipment Outside Sales

We are looking to hire an outside salesperson to cover construction equipment sales. This job will require the ability to demonstrate the product, prospect in their assigned territory, and follow up with leads promptly. We are looking for a person who is self-motivated and can manage their time and workload effectively.

Monday-Friday (7am-5pm)

Great Benefits!

Responsibilities

• Daily territory management and revenue growth through on-site visits to customers, in addition to contacting potential customers via telephone.
• Plan and organize business strategies to achieve desired results and exceed quota by renting and selling equipment.
• Promote the sale and rental equipment lines.
• Promote the value and capabilities of our Parts and Service operations.
• Complete sales orders, rental contracts, and all additional sales workflow paperwork and documentation to complete transactions.
• Document daily calls to customers and develop weekly, monthly, and annual goals for contacts.

Requirements

• Previous sales experience and knowledge of construction equipment preferred.
• BA/BS University degree with a concentration in marketing, sales, or business. Other disciplines are encouraged to apply.
• Works effectively with all levels of the company -- Parts, Service, Sales, Rental.
• Multi-tasker who uses project management skills to accomplish goals.
• Proven record of accomplishment with 3 to 5 years sales experience within the equipment industry, and or 5 years plus sales experience in a related field.
• Understanding of local competition and market rates to drive results.
• Excellent communication and negotiating skills.
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work additional hours in the evening and weekends if needed.
• Ability to stay out overnight in different cities from home base during weekdays.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Reports to: Regional Sales Manager

Job Type: Full-time

Required Experience

• Construction Equipment Sales: 5 years

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Policies
• Employee Discounts
• 401K Plan with Company Match
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Holidays & Vacation
• Training & Advancement Opportunities
• Vehicle Reimbursement Program

Pre-Employment drug screens & proof of employment eligibility (E-Verify) are required for any position offered.

We are always on the lookout for people who bring fresh perspective and life experiences to our team.