Territory Account Manager

Gregory Pool Equipment Company; Hanahan (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gregory Poole Equipment Company is seeking a sales professional to represent our Lift Systems Division as a leading distributor of material handling equipment in a defined U.S. territory.

You will maintain relationships with current customers, aggressively pursue new accounts, and prepare quotes while collaborating with credit and management to ensure successful deployments. The role requires a four-year degree, strong communication, travel readiness, and bilingual Spanish/English preferred,

Qualifications

• Four-year business/marketing degree or equivalent sales experience.
• Valid state driver's license with clean record.
• Intermediate PC skills in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sell new, used, and rental equipment within assigned territory.
• Maintain contact with existing customers and pursue new accounts.
• Prepare accurate equipment quotes and assist finance with new accounts.
• Utilize CRM to manage accounts and report activities.

Skills

CRM proficiency

Communication skills

Negotiation

Time management

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

Four-year business/marketing degree

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

Posted Monday, July 20, 2026 at 4:00 AM

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Represent GPLS as a Leader in Providing Products and Services. Establish the Lift Systems Division as an aggressive distributor for Material Handling equipment products and services that enhance safety and productivity in our customers' workplace. Maintain adequate contact with existing customers while aggressively seeking new customers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Always maintain a professional and proper personal appearance adhering to company policy.
• Address Customer complaints in accordance with Company Policy and advise management promptly of any situations beyond your scope and authority.
• Be the liaison between the customer and the source of the concern.
• Ensure the discrepancy is properly communicated to the appropriate manager.
• Follow-up promptly to ensure customer satisfaction is obtained.
• Maintain the Business (CRM) Customer Management Relationship System in accordance with Company Policy
• Complete call reporting, calendar of appointments, and synchronize with the DBS system in a timely manner.
• Responsible for the sale of new, used, and rental equipment along with all product support offerings within an assigned geographical territory and/or assigned accounts.
• Maintain adequate contact with existing customers while aggressively seeking new customers.
• Establish a Call Par Value for every assigned account and document in the Company CRM.
• Accounts are assigned based on two (A, B, C, D) qualifying criteria. One based on current sales volume, and one based on potential sale per Machine Population factors.
• Fully utilize all promotional materials and programs to increase sales assisting management with determining specific customer needs and preparing materials in a professional arrangement to match the customer's needs.
• Assist the Credit / Finance Department with setting up new accounts and the collections of past due accounts.
• Prepare accurate equipment sales quotes in accordance with Company processes and present to customers for acceptance.
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of territory activities including sales awareness, truck population, sales history, and competitive activities.
• Generate or assist in the sale of Full Maintenance Agreements. Complete Application surveys, and agreement or contracts in accordance with current Company policy and procedures.
• Identify and communicate sales leads to/for other Divisions and Departments utilizing the Lead Management system.
• Regularly and on time submit an accurate record of business expenses for reimbursement. Targeted for the 25th of each month.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies related to our product mix and with current methods and philosophies of material handling.
• Attend all scheduled sales training or meetings and participate in trade show or special customer events.
• Conduct engineering studies, develop functional specifications, and perform project management as part of the equipment sales cycle.
• Participate in the delivery of New Machines sold in territory.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Four (4) year business/marketing or similar degree from an accredited college; or a high school graduate with off-setting years of technical and/or outside accounts capital equipment sales experience.

Desired Work Experience

(Described above)

Physical

• Must be able to clearly communicate in person, by phone and in writing with customers.
• Must have energy and stamina to work extended daily hours usually averaging 9-10.
• Can travel for extended periods daily with occasional overnight stays.

Other

• Understands customer purchase motivations and sales cycle for preparing the bidding process for consultative sales.
• Must have a valid appropriate state driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Must have intermediate PC skills in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must be able to provide a vehicle to use daily for Company business and will receive with appropriate business reimbursements for usage.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) skills are preferred but not required.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Your supervisor may request and assign you similar duties. Any major modification of this job role requires Human Resources approval.

Gregory Poole Equipment Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.