Outside Sales - Equipment

Crown Lift Trucks, 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.

WE OFFER

• Base Salary + Uncapped Commission + Car Allowance
• Comprehensive benefits such as: medical insurance, dental, vision, long term/short term disability, life insurance and more
• Pension plan
• Opportunities for advancement and ongoing professional development
• State-of-the-art training facilities
• Educational allowance
• On-site cafeteria with discounted food
• On-site gym

POSITION SUMMARY

The Account Representative is responsible for maximizing the sale of lift trucks and other products within a defined geographical territory and/or an established number of accounts as defined by branch management. They will develop existing accounts and seek new business, and problem solve, consult, and assist existing and potential new customers. The incumbent will participate in a team selling approach including various other sales and service personnel with specialty roles. This position reports to the Sales Manager.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

• Make sales calls to qualify prospects and generate leads.
• Sell assigned products to assigned accounts.
• May work in a team approach and assist other sales positions with territory management and communication.
• Gather information and/or track and follow-up with leads and inquiries.
• Participate in training activities both locally, and in the field.
• Work with various departments within the branch to understand their function and objectives with particular focus on activities related to the position for which they are training.

KNOW HOW & EXPERIENCE

• College Diploma, preferably in business management, marketing, entrepreneurship, professional selling, or related business program.
• 2+ years of working experience in sales preferred, however willing to train.
• 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.
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Above average computer skills with extensive knowledge in MS Office applications.

Please note that we currently require all new hires to complete a criminal reference check to be eligible for employment.

We are an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Crown Lift Trucks Canada will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require to ensure your equal participation.
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