Sales Representative/Business Development Representative (Trainee) - B2B (Entry Level)

Company Description:

Crown Equipment Corporation, 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.

Sales Representative/Business Development Representative (Trainee) – B2B (Entry Level) 

This is an entry level position, and the primary objective is to develop into an Account Representative, Aftermarket Sales Representative, Account Manager, or other commissioned sales positions.

Job Responsibilities:

• 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.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent. 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.
• Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and the ability to safely operate lift trucks for product demos.

Work Authorization:

Crown will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

No agency calls please.

Compensation and Benefits:

Crown offers an excellent wage and benefits package for full-time employees.  Current benefits being offered include:

• Competitive Wages.  The anticipated starting pay range for the position is $23.00 to $25.00, but is commensurate with skills and related experience,
• 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.  You are always 100% vested in the company matching contributions.  
• Company paid Life and Disability Benefits as well as optional supplemental term life insurance offerings,
• 9 Paid Holidays,
• Paid Vacation accrued at a rate based on length of service and position,
• Paid Sick Leave,
• Birthday Pay for Non-Exempt employees,
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year,
• and much more.

EO/AA Employer Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including California AB-1008 “Ban the Box”, San Francisco’s Fair Chance Ordinance and the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.