Outside Sales Representative- Automation

Lift, Inc. is Central Pennsylvania's exclusive material handling dealer for Toyota and Crown Forklift Trucks. We are a full-service material handling supplier; specializing in equipment sales and service, warehouse products, and fleet management. Starting as a forklift service company, we have evolved into a trusted partner for our warehousing and distribution customers across Central Pennsylvania.

LIFT, INC. OFFERS AN EXCELLENT COMPENSATION AND BENEFIT PLAN INCLUDING:

• 100% Employee Owned Company

• Competitive base salary plus commission

• Medical, dental and vision insurance plans

• 100% company paid short-term and long-term disability coverage

• 401(k) Plan with company match

• Company paid life insurance with optional additional coverage

• Paid holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Professional work environment

Product Support Specialist:

The Product Support Specialist is a liaison for Lift's customers and Lift's parts and service departments managing aftermarket sales including maintenance contracts, involved in the quoting, and selling repairs process, new customer acquisition, and customer retention for the Automation Service Division.

The ideal candidate will be able to cultivate and grow new and existing Automation Service clients, possess product knowledge of Automation and Packaging Equipment Systems, while identifying and developing new partnerships across multiple levels within their region. This position will require travel within an assigned territory across Central and Eastern Pennsylvania.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for maintaining existing customer base by providing outstanding customer service and strong relationship building.

• Maximize and increase new business through cold calling and in person customer visits.

• High level of responsiveness and follow through to customer inquiries and needs.

• Follow up on lead generation.

• Responsible for presenting customer information via Power Point or other.

• Complete all relevant aspects related to the sales process.

• Daily interaction with customers either in person, phone, email or virtual.

• Daily travel by car using own vehicle throughout Pennsylvania and surrounding states.

• Perform other duties as required for business growth and operation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum

  • Must be 18 years of age or older.

  • High school diploma or equivalent.

  • Previous experience in the Automation, Packaging or Industrial Maintenance fields

  • Three (2-3) years of sales experience related field experience preferred.

  • Experience with Microsoft Office, proficient in word and working in excel spreadsheets.

  • Occasionally may be required to work evenings or weekends.

  • Display a positive and friendly attitude toward customers and fellow team members.

  • Must have valid driver's license and good driving record.

• Preferred

  • Three to Five (3-5) years of outside sales experience or technical sales of Automation, Packaging or Industrial Maintenance equipment

  • Experience in developing new business and cold calling.

  • Strong negotiation and selling skills required.

  • Knowledge in material or product handling applications; specifically automation, packaging or industrial maintenance industries.

  • Strong organizational, time management, customer service and problem-solving skills

  • Strong independent worker or collaboratively as a team on within certain parameters.

  • Perform work accurately and meet deadlines.

  • Urgency to meet customer expectations and resolve issues.

  • Basic Mechanical or Controls Systems understanding or field experience

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

• Sales and Marketing degree preferred

Lift, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer