Construction Sales Representative

Leavitt Machinery is one of the fastest growing material handling equipment dealers in North America. With an entrepreneurial spirit, mission-driven approach, and customer-focused mindset, we have achieved continued growth and success over the past 25 years.

Leavitt Machinery is an integral entity within the Venturis group of companies, an extensive and integrated network of rapidly growing businesses, including over 60 branches and 1300 employees. Venturis strategically invests in visionary and values-driven organizations, with expertise in acquiring and managing leading material handling equipment dealerships supporting the construction, industrial, forestry, mining, and agricultural markets, among others.

In addition to our expanding dealership network, the Venturis portfolio includes complementary companies providing financing, freight and logistics, parts manufacturing, industrial parts supply, component rebuilding, training solutions, and marketing.

With a focus on learning and continuous improvement, we are proud to invest in our people and offer a progressive and flexible work culture where you can develop and advance your career while focusing on meaningful work.

The Opportunity

Leavitt Machinery is looking for a driven, creative and energetic Construction Sales Representative to join our team in either Tukwila or Lakewood, Washington. As the Construction Sales Representative, you will have the opportunity to actively build your customer base in your assigned territory.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

As the Construction Sales Representative your key responsibilities will include:

• Lead the sales and rental strategy in your assigned territory, including managing customer target accounts, prospecting, sales lead follow-ups, and maintaining strong relationships with existing customers
• Retain and grow business relationships with top accounts by proactively identifying opportunities and presenting innovative solutions
• Turn leads into sales, and negotiate prices to make deals
• Identify and build relationships with decision makers within existing accounts, creating an ongoing relationship strategy
• Review and provide input on target client opportunities while ensuring alignment within the overall account strategy
• Forecast, deliver, and adjust accounts to ensure success against contract terms
• Coordinate with product experts to identify and capitalize on expansion and cross-selling opportunities within existing accounts
• Follow up with customers on orders, quotes, and service requested; undertake activities to guarantee the sale, such as sourcing competitor information and analyzing competitor product offerings, application, and pricing to overcome client objections

Required Skills & Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills, knowledge, and competencies:

• 2-3 years of previous B2B sales experience preferred
• Post-secondary education in Sales, Business Management or a related discipline is considered an asset
• Strong interpersonal skills and excellent communication skills
• Confident and resilient, with a willingness to continuously learn and grow
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook and Excel
• Previous experience working within a CRM system is considered an asset
• Maintaining a valid driver’s license is required
• Ability to travel within Washington as needed
• Ability to travel to Canada for initial onboarding training (enhanced driver’s license or valid passport)

Benefits & Perks

Leavitt Machinery USA is proud to offer competitive compensation and flexible benefits coverage for all eligible employees:

• Company-matched 401K contributions
• Comprehensive and competitive medical and dental benefits
• Medical health care plan
• Extended health service coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Dental plan & vision plan
• Telehealth plan with MDLive
• Life insurance and disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• Company phone and laptop
• Company vehicle or car allowance

The base pay range for this role is: $35,000, plus initial bridge salary, plus uncapped commission. OTE in first year approximately: $65,000-$70,000.

This is an onsite role based in either Tukwila or Lakewood, Washington.

Leavitt Machinery & Venturis would like to thank all applicants for their interest, however; only qualified applicants will be contacted by Talent Acquisition for an interview. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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