Building Construction Products Sales Representative

The purpose of the Building Construction Products (BCP) outside sales position in North Cook County, IL is to provide sales and support to the Caterpillar products. The salesperson is to sell new, used or rental fleet compact construction products carried by Altorfer. Moreover, develop new business while maintaining current customer accounts and executing the company's policies and procedures.

PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES (including, but not limited to):

Maintain sales in North Cook County, IL while reaching or exceeding the personal sales goals set by the Management.
• Create sales opportunities with new clients while maintaining our current portfolio of business
• Setting regional marketing plans to penetrate the surrounding areas.
• Must be willing to take occasional sales calls after hours.
• Must be willing to call on customers out in the field.
• Organize and execute sales files, warranties, product rebates and financial documentation.
• Must be willing to reside within the boundaries of your assigned territory
• Predictable and regular attendance is required.

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Experience - Five years of relative outside sales experience is required for the position.

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Communication - Must handle incoming sales calls and face-to-face customer interactions thru product quotations and sales call procedures.
• Computer Skills - Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and have the ability to learn Caterpillar & Company software.
• Organizational - Must be well organized, proficient in time management and work well with both tractor personal and Altorfer employees
• Personal Management - Must work with the department to reach the goals set by management and follow all company policies.
• Must possess a valid driver's license with clean driving record. This includes no more than 2 minor violations within the past 3 years and no major violations within the past 5 years (Motor Vehicle Report will be performed on final candidate).

Altorfer Industries offers an industry leading compensation and benefit package:

• Safe, clean, and friendly work environment
• Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave and Funeral Leave
• Paid Time Off: Prorated 80 hours of PTO
• Education Assistance
• Voluntary Benefits: Supplemental Insurance, Accident, Critical and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Assistance and Identity & Fraud Protection

Payrate: $40,000-$60,000 annual base salary plus commission.

This position works out of office environment and travels to meet customers. May, on a continuous basis, sit at desk for a period of time; answer telephone calls and write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means. Traveling is needed, to visit current and new customers. Walking and lifting up to 50 lbs. may be required. Demonstration of equipment may be needed. Noise level in an office environment is usually moderate to low. The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Why Work for Altorfer?

At Altorfer, our iron is just the beginning. Our people make our company successful, and we would not be who we are without them. As a third generation, family-owned company created in 1957, we bring our values into how we do business. Everyone from technicians, sales representatives, administrative professionals, or somewhere in between is part of the "A-Team" and is critical to our success. Here at Altorfer, we have over 35 locations and 1300 employees with long tenure for you to learn from. We have a collaborative, family valued culture, with a great reputation in the industry. A company that offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a remarkable team of people to work with.