Equipment Sales Representative (Forklifts & More)

Papé; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading capital equipment dealer as a Territory Manager in Santa Maria, CA. This role offers a lucrative sales career with unlimited earning potential, where you'll sell forklifts and build lasting customer relationships. The company prioritizes your growth with extensive training, resources, and support, ensuring a rewarding work-life balance. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a stable work environment with a family-owned company that values employee input and offers opportunities for advancement. If you're driven to succeed and passionate about sales, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Company Vehicle

Fuel Card

Expense Account

Laptop and iPad

Company Cell Phone

401(k) with Company Match

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Proven outside sales experience is essential for success.
• Strong computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Sell new and used forklifts, rental, parts, and service support.
• Build market share and maintain customer relationships.

Skills

Outside Sales Experience

Customer Relations

Communication Skills

Microsoft Office

Material Handling Equipment Knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

PAPE MATERIAL HANDLING, INC. – SANTA MARIA, CA

TERRITORY MANAGER – EQUIPMENT SALES POSITION (FORKLIFTS & MORE)

Do you love to compete? Are you driven to win? Do you enjoy creating your own success and results? If so, we want to hear from you! Papé Material Handling, the leading capital equipment dealer in the West, is seeking a material handling equipment salesperson to join our team.

At Papé, we invest heavily in your career through training, resources, and support. We aim to help you grow your skills and experience while providing excellent compensation, work-life balance, and benefits for you and your family. Join our team today!

What You’ll Do:

As our Territory Manager, you will have a lucrative sales career with unlimited earning potential. Your main responsibilities include selling new and used forklifts, rental, parts, and service support; building market share; and maintaining customer relationships in the Santa Maria area. Picture yourself driving a Papé sales vehicle, working within your defined territory, establishing relationships with new and existing customers, and watching your career flourish.

What You Need:

• Proven outside sales experience
• Financing background preferred
• Knowledge and experience with material handling equipment preferred
• Excellent customer relations and communication skills
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
• Residence within Santa Barbara County

What We Provide:

• Company vehicle
• Fuel card
• Expense account
• Laptop and iPad
• Company cell phone

Compensation: Salary + Commission

Why Work for Papé:

• Competitive pay based on skills, training, and experience
• Outstanding benefits including 401(k) & Roth 401(k) with company match, medical, dental, vision, prescription insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, employee assistance program, training, and tuition reimbursement
• Progressive vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays (80 hours vacation, 40 hours sick leave, 7 holidays, with tiered increases based on seniority)
• Opportunities for advancement within a growth-oriented organization
• Stability and reputation as a family-owned, fourth-generation company with over 160 locations and 85+ years of experience
• Largest equipment and parts inventory in the West
• Open-door policy encouraging employee input
• Comprehensive training and mentoring programs

Note: The Pape’ Group maintains a drug-free workplace and requires successful passing of a pre-employment drug test.

Qualifications and Licenses:

Required: Driver’s License

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Applicants are notified of their rights under federal employment laws. For details, review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.