What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Sales & Rentals Representative position at Leavitt Machinery?
Leavitt Machinery is one of the fastest growing material handling equipment dealerships in North America. With an entrepreneurial spirit, mission-driven approach, and customer-focused mindset, Leavitt has achieved consistent growth over the past 25 years.
Leavitt Machinery is now an integral entity within the Venturis group of companies, an integrated and expanding network of businesses, including over 60 branches and 1400 employees across Canada and the USA. Venturis Capital strategically invests in visionary and values-driven organizations, with expertise in the material handling equipment industry.
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 motivated Construction Sales & Rentals Representative to join our team in Portland, Oregon. As the Construction Sales & Rentals Representative, you will have the opportunity to build your customer base in your assigned territory.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
As the Construction Sales & Rentals Representative your key responsibilities will include:
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills, knowledge, and competencies:
Leavitt Machinery USA is proud to offer competitive compensation and flexible benefits coverage for all eligible employees:
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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Leavitt Machinery is now an integral entity within the Venturis group of companies, an integrated and expanding network of businesses, including over 60 branches and 1400 employees across Canada and the USA. Venturis Capital strategically invests in visionary and values-driven organizations, with expertise in the material handling equipment industry.
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 motivated Construction Sales & Rentals Representative to join our team in Portland, Oregon. As the Construction Sales & Rentals Representative, you will have the opportunity to build your customer base in your assigned territory.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
As the Construction Sales & Rentals Representative your key responsibilities will include:
- Leading the sales strategy and plan in your assigned territory, including prospecting, sales lead follow-ups, and maintaining strong relationships with existing customers
- Retaining and growing business relationships with top customer accounts by proactively identifying opportunities and presenting innovative solutions
- Negotiating prices and making deals, turning leads into sales
- Identifying and building relationships with decision makers within existing accounts, creating an on-going relationship strategy and establishing Leavitt as a trusted advisor
- Providing input on target customer opportunities, ensuring alignment with the overall account strategy
- Forecasting and delivering on accounts to ensure success against contract terms
- Coordinating with product experts to identify and capitalize on expansion and cross-selling opportunities within existing accounts
- Conducting follow ups with customers on orders, quotes, and services requested
- Sourcing competitor information and analyzing competitor product offerings and pricing to overcome client objections
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills, knowledge, and competencies:
- 2-3 years of previous experience in B2B sales is strongly preferred
- Prior sales experience in the material handling equipment or construction industry an asset
- Post-secondary education in Sales, Business, or a related discipline preferred
- Strong interpersonal skills and excellent verbal and written 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 assigned territory as needed
- Ability to travel to Canada for initial onboarding and training
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 health care plan
- Medical benefits and extended health service coverage
- Prescription drug coverage
- Dental plan and vision plan
- Telehealth plan with MDLive
- Life insurance and disability insurance
- Employee assistance programs
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
- Vehicle allowance or company car
- Company phone and laptop
- Uncapped commission
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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