Sales Trainee

Maxim-Crane-Work; Mableton (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation and Holidays

401(k) with Company Match

Job summary

Maxim Crane Works is seeking a Sales Trainee to join our team in Georgia. The role focuses on structured training to build knowledge in crane rental and lifting solutions, with hands-on field experience alongside Sales Representatives and leadership.

You will learn fleet capabilities, customer needs, and sales processes while supporting proposals and account development. This developmental position offers mentorship, safety training, and a clear path toward becoming a Sales Representative and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and relevant experience may be considered.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to travel locally throughout an assigned territory.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required.
• Ability to visit customer facilities, construction sites, and industrial environments.
• Adhere to all safety requirements and site-specific regulations.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a structured training program designed to develop sales knowledge.
• Accompany Sales Representatives on customer visits, job site visits, and business development activities.
• Learn Maxim Crane Works' fleet, equipment capabilities, and service offerings.
• Develop an understanding of customer industries, project requirements, and market opportunities.
• Assist with customer relationship management and account development activities.
• Support the preparation of proposals, quotations, presentations, and customer communications.
• Learn crane selection principles, lift planning fundamentals, and project coordination processes.
• Collaborate with operations, dispatch, engineering, branch management, and leadership teams to support customer needs.
• Maintain customer records, sales activities, and opportunities within company CRM systems.
• Complete assigned training modules, certifications, and development milestones.
• Develop professional sales skills including prospecting, territory management, account planning, customer engagement, and negotiation.
• Adhere to all company safety policies, procedures, and operating standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, Communications, or a related field

Job description

1560 Veterans Memorial Hwy SE, Mableton , Georgia 30126 , United States

Job Description

BUILD A CAREER HELPING SHAPE AMERICA'S SKYLINE

At Maxim Crane Works, we don't just rent cranes—we help customers safely execute some of the most important construction, infrastructure, energy, manufacturing, and industrial projects across North America.

As the nation's largest lifting solutions provider, Maxim Crane Works supports projects that power communities, expand industries, and transform skylines. Our team delivers more than equipment. We deliver expertise, planning, certainty, and execution.

The Sales Trainee participates in a structured training and development program designed to build the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to become a successful Sales Representative. Through hands‑on learning, field experience, mentorship, and real‑world customer engagement, the Sales Trainee will gain exposure to all aspects of the crane rental and lifting solutions business while supporting customers and internal teams.

If you are motivated, coachable, competitive, and eager to learn, this opportunity provides a clear path toward becoming a successful Sales Representative and future sales leader.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in a structured training program designed to develop technical, operational, and sales knowledge.
• Accompany Sales Representatives and sales leaders on customer visits, job site visits, and business development activities.
• Learn Maxim Crane Works' fleet, equipment capabilities, and service offerings.
• Develop an understanding of customer industries, project requirements, and market opportunities.
• Assist with customer relationship management and account development activities.
• Support the preparation of proposals, quotations, presentations, and customer communications.
• Learn crane selection principles, lift planning fundamentals, and project coordination processes.
• Participate in branch operations, dispatch activities, and safety initiatives to gain a comprehensive understanding of the business.
• Maintain customer records, sales activities, and opportunities within company CRM systems.
• Collaborate with operations, dispatch, engineering, branch management, and leadership teams to support customer needs.
• Complete assigned training modules, certifications, and development milestones.
• Develop professional sales skills including prospecting, territory management, account planning, customer engagement, and negotiation.
• Adhere to all company safety policies, procedures, and operating standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, Communications, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent education and relevant experience may be considered.

Experience

• Previous internship, customer service, sales, construction, industrial, or related experience preferred.
• Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Prior crane industry experience is not required.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to travel locally throughout an assigned territory.
• Ability to visit customer facilities, construction sites, and industrial environments.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required.
• Ability to comply with all safety requirements and site‑specific regulations.

CAREER PATH

This role is designed as a developmental position with the objective of preparing high‑performing individuals for advancement into a Sales Representative role. Sales Trainees will receive ongoing mentorship, training, and performance coaching to support their professional growth and career progression within Maxim Crane Works.

BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Vacation and Holiday Pay
• 401(k) with Company Match

Maxim Crane Works, L.P. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Information on race, gender and national origin will only be used for statistical and recordkeeping purposes, and will not be used in making any employment decisions. All information provided will be kept separate from your expression of interest. Providing this information is strictly voluntary, and you will not be subjected to any adverse action or treatment if you choose not to provide this information. If you do not choose to answer these questions, we ask that you select "Decline to Identify" for each question. Thank you for your voluntary cooperation.