Sales Representative

Crown; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

401K Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Job summary

Crown Equipment Corporation, a global lift truck manufacturer, seeks an outside Sales Representative in the Grand Rapids area. Sell selected products within a defined territory, qualify prospects, generate leads, and contribute to local campaigns.

You will train locally and occasionally at the corporate headquarters, collaborating with multiple branches and teams to meet sales goals. A driver’s license and lift truck demo ability are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license and safe operation of lift trucks for product demos.
• Strong communication and time management skills.
• Ability to work in a team and travel for sales activities.

Responsibilities

• Sell select products in a defined territory.
• Coordinate with team and assist other sales roles.
• Participate in corporate and local campaigns.
• Make sales calls to qualify prospects in person and by phone; generate leads.
• Attend training locally, in the field, and at the headquarters as needed.
• Collaborate with branch departments.

Skills

Sales

Communication

Time management

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Crown Equipment Corporation, one of the world's largest lift truck manufacturers, offers local support on a global scale with more than 15 manufacturing facilities worldwide and more than 500 retail locations in over 80 countries. Our global sales and service network provides our customers with a local resource for a wide variety of quality material handling equipment, fleet management solutions, warehouse products and support services to meet their needs anytime, anywhere.

Job Duties

• Sell select products in a geographical territory and/or assigned accounts.
• May work in a team approach and assist other sales positions with territory management and communication.
• Participate in corporate and local campaigns.
• Make sales calls to qualify prospects in person and over the telephone. Generate leads. Involvement in information gathering efforts and/or tracking and follow-up of leads and inquiries.
• Participate in training activities locally, in the field, and occasionally at the New Bremen, Ohio corporate headquarters.
• Collaborate with various departments within the branch.

Minimum Qualifications

• Less than 2 years related experience
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and the ability to safely operate lift trucks for product demos.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, marketing, entrepreneurship, professional selling, or related business program is a plus.
• Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities, strong sense of responsibility and self-motivation, and ability to work in a team environment.
• Intermediate computer skills including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability and willingness to work outside normal business hours to prepare for sales activities

Work Authorization:

Crown will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Plan
• Flexible Benefits Plan
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Life and Disability Benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Tuition Reimbursement
• and much more.

EOE Veterans/Disabilities

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