Container Sales Associate

Interport Maintenance Co Inc; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Interport Maintenance Co Inc in Newark, NJ is seeking a Sales Associate to drive sales of container-based portable storage products and services. You will manage the full inside sales process—from responding to inquiries and generating proposals to closing deals—while delivering outstanding customer service.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, motivated, and comfortable working in a busy office. A high school diploma and at least two years in sales are required, with travel up to 10% and a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum two years’ work experience, preferably in a sales environment.
• Strong verbal, written, and telephone communication skills.
• High integrity, professionalism, and discretion.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM software.
• Familiarity with web-based applications and internet research.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Willingness to work in office 4 days per week with 1 remote day (after 6 months of in-office performance).
• Ability to travel <10%.

Responsibilities

• Sell and respond to web-generated quotes, inbound calls, and walk-in inquiries.
• Proactively solicit and maintain contact with current and prospective customers.
• Conduct follow-up calls to ensure timely engagement with customers.
• Handle the entire sales cycle from proposal to close.
• Meet or exceed sales targets.
• Greet and assist walk-in customers with product and service information.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Modification Shop teams to deliver solutions.
• Participate in product and services training to stay up to date on features.
• Maintain CRM activity and account status records.
• Assist with additional projects as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Sales experience

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Organization

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Sales Associate is responsible for driving sales of Interport’s container-based portable storage products and services. The role carries out the full inside sales process – from responding to inquiries and generating proposals to closing deals – while maintaining excellent customer service and supporting administrative sales functions. The ideal candidate is highly organized, motivated, and thrives in a customer-focused environment.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Sell and respond to web-generated quotes, inbound calls, and walk-in business inquiries
• Proactively solicit and maintain contact with current and prospective customers
• Conduct follow-up phone calls to ensure timely engagement and conversation with customers
• Handle the entire sales cycle from proposal to close
• Consistently meet or exceed sales targets
• Greet and assist walk-in customers with product and service information
• Collaborate with the Sales, Marketing, and Modification Shop teams to understand products & services and deliver effective solutions
• Participate in product and services training to stay up to date on technical features
• Maintain a detailed record of activity, customer interactions, and account status in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system
• Assist with additional projects as needed
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum two years’ work experience, preferably in a sales environment
• Strong verbal, written, and telephone communication skills
• High integrity, professionalism, and discretion
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM software
• Familiarity with web-based applications and internet research
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Willingness to work in office 4 days per week with 1 remote day(after 6 months of working in-office with satisfactory performance)
• Ability to travel <10%

Preferred/Plus

• Experience in intermodal or portable storage industries

Employment is contingent on the successful completion of due-diligence inquiries, including a background check and a pre-employment medical examination that includes a drug and alcohol screen, conducted after a conditional offer is made

Personal attributes that help an individual succeed in this role:

• Strong customer service and relationship-building skills
• Positive, team-oriented attitude
• Dependable and punctual
• Good time management and multitasking abilities
• Flexibility and resilience under pressure
• Primarily office-based
• Occasional exposure to outdoor conditions (hot/cold weather, noise) when interacting with customers while showing containers

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the minimum requirements of this position:

• Position may at times require standing for long periods of time and requires the ability to lift 50 pounds.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, and the hours of work arebetween8:00 AM and 4:30 PM weekdays, plus overtime as required.

Other Duties

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.