
Account Representative – Outside Sales
Careers at Crown
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Elkhart • United States
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Job Level
About the role
- Responsible for maximizing the sale of lift trucks, Crown Insite products, and warehouse products within a specified territory to meet sales objectives
- Develop existing accounts and seek new business
- Analyze opportunities, identify key personnel, and develop strong business relationships
- Consult and problem solve to enhance the Company’s position in existing and target accounts
- Develop a territory management plan to maximize time with customers
- Develop sales strategies, proposals, and forecasts
- Develop and conduct product demonstrations and sales presentations
- Utilize online resources to maintain accurate records of sales calls, customer files, and sales activity information
- Participate in initial and ongoing training programs both locally and at the New Bremen, Ohio corporate headquarters
Requirements
- Less than 2 years related experience
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and the ability to safely operate lift trucks for product demos
- Bachelor degree in business management, marketing, entrepreneurship, professional selling, or related business program preferred
- Knowledge of the entire sales process
- 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
- Intermittent computer skills including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suites
- Ability and willingness to work outside normal business hours to prepare for sales activities
- Ability to work in a team environment
Benefits
- Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Plan
- Flexible Benefits Plan
- 401K Retirement Savings Plan
- Life and Disability Benefits
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation
- Tuition Reimbursement
- and much more
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
sales strategiesproduct demonstrationssales presentationsterritory managementsales forecastingcustomer relationship managementlift truck operationsales process knowledge
Soft Skills
communication skillsorganizational skillstime managementproblem-solvingself-motivationteamworkresponsibility
Certifications
valid driver's license