Sales Representative – Business Development, B2B

Careers at Crown

Sales Representative for Crown Equipment Corporation selling products in designated geographical territories. Assisting with sales calls, generating leads, and training activities locally and in the field.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeJoliet • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $1,000 - $1,200 per weekWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Sell select products in a geographical territory and/or assigned accounts.
May work in a team approach and assist other sales positions with territory management and communication.
Participate in corporate and local campaigns.
Make sales calls to qualify prospects in person and over the telephone.
Generate leads.
Involvement in information gathering efforts and/or tracking and follow-up of leads and inquiries.
Participate in training activities locally, in the field, and occasionally at the New Bremen, Ohio corporate headquarters.
Collaborate with various departments within the branch.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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’s degree in business management, marketing, entrepreneurship, professional selling, or related business program is a plus.
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.
Intermediate computer skills including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability and willingness to work outside normal business hours to prepare for sales activities.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Wages.
Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Plan with a company contribution to each.
Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts.
401K Retirement Savings Plan: Crown matches 100% of the first 4% of your eligible pay you contribute to the plan.
Company paid Life and Disability Benefits as well as optional supplemental term life insurance offerings.
Paid Parental Leave.
9 Paid Holidays.
Paid Vacation accrued at a rate based on length of service and position.
Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year.

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Hard Skills & Tools

saleslead generationterritory managementinformation gatheringproduct demonstrations

Soft Skills

communicationorganizationaltime managementproblem-solvingself-motivationteamwork

Certifications

valid driver’s license