Sales Associate - Houston, TX

Turner Industries; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Sales Associate in Pasadena, TX, focusing on expanding the crane and heavy equipment rental business. This role involves building customer relationships, managing accounts, and executing sales strategies in Southeast Texas.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of industry-related experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Make cold calls and travel for sales calls.
• Develop business plans for targeted prospects.
• Manage existing accounts and generate new business.

Skills

Communication

Sales Closing

Customer Service

Prospecting

Influencing

Job description

Job Title: Sales Associate - Houston, TX

Join Turner Industries as a Sales Associate in the Pasadena, TX area, supporting our Crane and Heavy Equipment team. This role involves developing customer relationships to expand our crane and heavy equipment rental business in Southeast Texas.

Key Responsibilities

1. Make cold calls as required in your designated area or as directed by management.
2. Travel to sales calls in other states and areas, including overnight travel when necessary.
3. Develop and execute business development plans for targeted prospects.
4. Monitor and adjust sales activities based on market changes.
5. Identify prospects from current clients, referrals, and other sources.
6. Lead or participate in client presentations.
7. Maintain effective contact with clients and attend industry trade shows and conventions.
8. Assist in developing marketing and sales strategies.
9. Manage existing accounts, generate new business, and organize daily sales activities.
10. Adjust sales presentations based on the type of sale and market trends.
11. Report activity and results regularly to management.
12. Evaluate and recommend improvements in products, services, and policies.
13. Resolve customer complaints and develop solutions.
14. Maintain professional knowledge through workshops, publications, and networking.
15. Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of industry-related experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective presentation skills and sales closing ability.
• Customer service orientation and prospecting skills.
• Knowledge of products and services offered.
• Motivated to achieve sales goals.
• Ability to influence and persuade potential customers.
• Post-offer drug/alcohol screening and physical evaluation required.
• Must not pose a safety threat to others in the workplace.

Additional Information

Turner Industries is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will be considered without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Important Notice: You will not be required to pay for drug/alcohol testing. Beware of scams asking for payment; contact our hiring office at [e-mail] for questions.

Job Details

• Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Function: Sales and Business Development
• Industry: Construction