Crane Rope Sales Specialist

Illinois Crane Inc; Hazel Crest (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois Crane Incorporated is seeking a motivated Crane Rope Sales Specialist to expand our lifting solutions portfolio with wire rope, synthetic rope, slings, and related rigging products.

The role involves evaluating customer lifting needs, preparing quotations, and delivering exceptional service through site visits and collaboration with operations and vendors.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' outside sales experience in industrial sales, lifting and rigging, cranes, wire rope or material handling.
• Must be a self-starter with integrity and strong work ethic.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and product specifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with customers and prospects.
• Grow sales of wire rope, synthetic rope, slings, rigging hardware and lifting devices.
• Evaluate lifting applications and recommend suitable rope or rigging solutions.

Skills

Outside sales

Industrial sales

Rigging knowledge

Technical drawing interpretation

Communication skills

Willingness to travel

Education

College degree preferred

Tools

CRM

MS Office Suite

Job description

24/7 emergency service always available to our customers.

A rewarding career serving the manufacturing industry awaits you at Illinois Crane! As an employee at Illinois Crane Incorporated, you will enjoy being part of a dedicated team of professionals- a group of experts providing plant automation and material handling solutions on a daily basis to some of the largest manufacturers in the Midwest!Illinois Crane is always looking for people experienced in the plant automation/material handling field who are eager to work in a dynamic, team-oriented environment. The company seeks people with exceptional skills... people with the drive and desire to provide superior service to their customers ...people that always strive for the highest level of professionalism ...people who want to SUCCEED!

Lift Solutions Holdings is a leading provider of end-to-end industrial lift solutions, delivering expertise, innovation, and safety across every project. Founded in 2021, we specialize in OSHA-mandated overhead crane inspections, aftermarket services and parts, cranes, rigging, and other lifting equipment. As a portfolio company of Dunes Point Capital, we are committed to redefining industrial lifting.

At Lift Solutions, we go beyond equipment and services - we provide tailored solutions that optimize operations, improve efficiency, and set new industry standards. By combining expert craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology, we ensure safe, reliable, and high-performance lifting solutions for every job.

We are searching for a motivated and customer-focused Crane Rope Sales Specialist to grow our presence. This person will grow sales of wire rope, high-performance synthetic rope, lifting slings, rigging hardware, and related lifting solutions. This role partners with customers to understand lifting applications, recommend the right products, prepare quotations, and deliver exceptional customer service. The ideal candidate has a strong mechanical aptitude, industry knowledge, and a passion for helping customers improve safety, productivity, and equipment performance.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with new and existing customers.
• Grow sales of wire rope, high-performance synthetic rope, synthetic and chain slings, rigging hardware, below-the-hook lifting devices, and related lifting products.
• Evaluate customer lifting applications and recommend the most appropriate rope or rigging solution.
• Prepare quotations, process orders, and follow up on customer inquiries.
• Read customer specifications, engineering drawings, and lifting requirements to provide technical product recommendations.
• Educate customers on the features, benefits, inspection, maintenance, and safe use of wire rope, synthetic rope, and lifting products.
• Conduct customer site visits to evaluate lifting equipment and identify opportunities for replacement, upgrades, and preventative maintenance.
• Collaborate with operations, fabrication, vendors, and manufacturers to ensure timely delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Maintain knowledge of OSHA, ASME, and industry standards related to lifting, rigging, overhead cranes, and material handling equipment.
• Maintain accurate customer records, sales activity, and opportunity pipelines within the CRM.
• Represent Lift Solutions with professionalism, integrity, and a customer-first approach while supporting the company's CRANES core values.

Qualifications & Education

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years' previous proven outside sales experience in industrial sales, lifting and rigging, overhead cranes, wire rope, synthetic rope, or material handling.
• Must be a highly motivated self-starter with a strong work ethic and high level of integrity.
• Maintain data relative to accounts, prospects, and activities, including customer interactions and documentation.
• Strong presentation, selling, negotiation, and active listening skills.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and product specifications.
• Highly effective communication skills required - daily interactions with Warehouse Personnel, Wire Fabricators, Branch Managers, customers, and prospects.
• Willingness to travel overnight.

Education:

• College degree preferred, not required.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional trade associations.

A familiarity with computer software applications such CRM, MS Office Suite.