Sales Representative

Crown; Grand Rapids, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Job summary

Crown Equipment Corporation in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking an outside sales professional to grow assigned accounts and expand our regional footprint in material handling solutions.

You will qualify prospects, make calls, participate in campaigns, and coordinate with internal teams to close deals. A high school diploma and a valid driver's license are required; a bachelor’s degree is a plus. This is an on-site, full-time role with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Less than 2 years related experience.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate lift trucks for demos.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Collaborate with various departments within the branch.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

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 Posting External

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.

No agency calls please.

Compensation and Benefits

Crown offers an excellent wage and benefits package for full-time employees including 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

Job Segment

Sales Rep, Outside Sales, Warehouse, Business Manager, Sales, Manufacturing, Management