Outside Sales (32453)

Equipment Depot; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Equipment Depot is seeking an Outside Sales Account Manager to drive market strategy and sales within a defined territory in Portland, OR. You will source best material handling solutions for new and existing customers and work with local management to expand market share.

The role emphasizes effective selling principles, strong customer service, and collaboration with sales/marketing to boost revenue and gross profit year over year.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years proven sales professional preferred, outside sales preferred.
• College degree preferred or combination of work experience and high school.
• Must be able to travel 20–30%.
• Must be certified or willing to become certified on the safe operation of a lift truck.
• Must have reliable transportation and excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Each Outside Sales Account Manager has a defined territory and is responsible for all customers and prospects within that area.
• Source and provide the best material handling solutions for new and existing customers.
• Develop strategic plans with local management to ensure market position and grow sales and gross profit year over year.
• Call on current and target accounts, develop sales presentations, and ensure excellent customer service at every meeting.
• Communicate effectively with the retail network and address pre and post sales issues.
• Work with sales and marketing to study and develop strategies to support selling to all customers in the territory.
• Maintain current customer profiles and update calls, visits, and correspondence records.
• Attend regularly scheduled internal and external meetings.
• Collaborate with branch management and internal departments regarding receivables and allied equipment.
• Ensure timely follow-up with customers, managers, and staff; prioritize communication.
• Aim to increase market share in the area.

Skills

Outside sales

Sales

Customer service

Communication

CRM

Education

College degree preferred

Combination of work experience and high school

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM

Job description

Position Summary

Responsible for the development and execution of market strategy to attain and or maintain desired market position with assigned territory accounts. In addition to increasing truck and aftermarket sales and profits, this position is responsible for including all possible solutions within Equipment Depots scope. Other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions

Responsible for effective professional selling principles in the working environment. Increase overall revenues of OEM New Sales Equipment, Used Equipment Sales and Dealer Aftermarket products. Increase visibility including market share for unit and aftermarket sales for both current and new customers.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Each Outside Sales Account Manager has a defined territory which will become their area of responsibility. The Account Manager shall have the responsibility for all customers and prospects within this defined area.
• Source and provide the best material handling solutions for new and existing customers.
• Develop strategic plans and work with the local management to ensure market position of assigned accounts and increase the sales volume and gross profit, year over year.
• Call on current and target accounts within your assigned territory, develop and make sales presentations and ensure adequate sales service and excellent customer service throughout every meeting.
• Responsible for effective communications with the retail network and pre and post sales issues.
• Work closely with sales and marketing management to study and develop sales and marketing strategies to support selling to all customers within assigned territory.
• Maintain data with the current customer profiles on all accounts, keeping accurate records and updating every call, visit, and correspondence.
• Attend regularly scheduled meetings internally and externally.
• Collaborate with branch management and internal departments regarding receivables, allied equipment.
• Understands the importance of timely follow up with customers, managers and internal staff making communication a top priority.
• Increase market share in your area.

Education:

College Degree Preferred; or combination of work experience and High School

Experience:

2 - 5 years proven sales professional preferred; outside sales preferred

Computer Skills:

Basic knowledge and abilities of Microsoft Office products prior knowledge and use of CRM a plus

Other Requirements:

• 20-30% travel required
• Must be certified or willing to become certified on the safe operation of a lift truck
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must have excellent communication and customer service skills

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work environment varies from office to job site to industrial locations

OUR CORE VALUES

Passion to Perform - We are passionate to perform and focus on concrete achievements

Trust to Act - We are empowered to act, and act in a powerful way

Act Responsibly - We are responsible for our actions and the consequences they have for our stakeholders and our environment

Make it Fun! - We are serious about making work fun; it's the way we do things

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.