Sales Trainee: Launch Your Career in Crane Solutions

Maxim Crane Works LP; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation and Holiday Pay

401(k) with Company Match

Job summary

Maxim Crane Works LP in Memphis seeks a Sales Trainee to join a structured program designed to build knowledge across crane rental services and lifting solutions. You will gain field experience, visit job sites with sales leaders, and learn our fleet, capabilities, and client needs while supporting proposals and communications.

The role emphasizes developing prospecting, territory planning, and negotiation skills with mentorship and safety at the core. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, Communications, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent education and relevant experience may be considered.
• Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Prior crane industry experience is not required.

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.

Skills

Sales skills

Communication

Customer engagement

Education

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

Job description

Maxim Crane Works LP in Memphis seeks a Sales Trainee to join a structured program designed to build knowledge across crane rental services and lifting solutions. You will gain field experience, visit job sites with sales leaders, and learn our fleet, capabilities, and client needs while supporting proposals and communications.

The role emphasizes developing prospecting, territory planning, and negotiation skills with mentorship and safety at the core. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.