Position
Sales Representative – Full Time
Location
Chattanooga / Ringgold, GA
Company
Southway Crane & Rigging, LLC (SWY)
Benefits
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including health benefits, paid vacation, per diem, and opportunity to work overtime.
Job Summary
Sales Representative will be assigned to a specific sales territory, maintain current customer accounts, and develop new accounts. The role involves representing SWY Crane & Rigging and its family of companies to secure orders for commercial construction crane and rigging services.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required; college or technical degree preferred or equivalent experience.
- 3–7 years of commercial construction sales experience preferred.
- 3–7 years of crane operations experience and proper rigging techniques preferred.
- Ability to determine appropriate crane for a task, prepare quotes, and coordinate with the dispatch office.
- Experience in marketing strategies and trend analysis preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience in the operations of the crane industry.
- Track record of sales performance.
- Overnight travel required.
Responsibilities
- Attain assigned territory sales objectives through management, planning, and development.
- Establish a client base to support a $2+ million per year revenue stream.
- Execute personal and telephone sales solicitation in assigned territory.
- Prepare quotes and coordinate with dispatch office.
- Read, interpret, and utilize manufacturer load charts to assess lift capability.
- Communicate safety issues verbally to customers and internal workers.
- Perform administrative reporting and comply with safety and environmental policies.
- Prepare and present quotes and close sales.
- Prioritize workload, meet deadlines, and work independently.
- Manage rejections professionally.
- Maintain exclusive account management and establish account strategies.
- Other responsibilities as required.
Working Conditions
- Non‑smoking environment at times.
- Exposure to weather conditions including heat, cold, rain, snow, and ice.
- Possible irregular working hours and standby hours.
- Exposure to mechanical, electrical, explosive hazards, fumes, dust, chemicals, or toxic waste.
- Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in required areas.
- Possible overnight stay in hotels when job tasks require it.
Accountability
- Be punctual and available for job duties.
- Maintain customer relations and communicate effectively with external and internal stakeholders.
- Cooperate with others in team training and operational conferences.
- Submit reports and paperwork in a regular and timely manner.
- Maintain an insurable driving record for use of company vehicles and required licenses.
Reporting
Reports to Branch Manager.