Sales Representative-Trench Safety - American Rental Association - Partnership

Job Description

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Sunbelt Rentals strives to be the customer's first choice in the equipment rental industry. From pumps to scaffolding to general construction tools, we aim to be the only call needed to outfit a job site with the proper equipment. Not only do we offer a vast fleet that ranks among the best in the industry, we pair it all with a friendly and knowledgeable staff. Our employees are our greatest asset, and although we present a comprehensive equipment offering, our expertise and service are what truly distinguish us from the competition.

We pride ourselves on investing in our workforce and offer competitive benefits, as well as extensive on-the-job training for all eligible employees.

As a highly successful national company, we are constantly looking for talented individuals to support our growth. If you are interested in pursuing a rewarding career, we invite you to review our opportunities!

Job Description Summary

Position Objective:

As an Outside Sales Representative, you will be responsible for generating profitable business for Trench Safety. You will do this by developing your assigned territory, implementing sales plans to grow business and maintain current customer base, and by helping to build the national Sunbelt branding identity.

Position Responsibilities:

• Embrace and promote Sunbelt's safety culture
• Develop and execute territory sales plans to expand existing customer base and develop new customers within assigned territory and market segments to "grow the business"
• Solicit business by calling on regular and prospective customers via phone or traveling throughout the assigned territory for planned visits or cold calls
• Prepare proposals or bid packages by understanding blueprints, plans, and related customer documents, consulting with Sunbelt engineers, and other technical resources. Attention to detail necessary to prepare customer inquiries and ensure resulting proposals and bid packages are prepared to the required standards of all engineering/safety protocols
• Provide application solutions for customers
• Promote Sunbelt's customer safety training capabilities
• Coordinate project specs with internal operational personnel to ensure that the objective of the job is accomplished in accordance with the customer timeline and requirements
• Monitor competitor products, sales and marketing activities within assigned territory
• Maintain CRM database daily through consistent entering of sales calls and job site details
• In concert with management, develop and achieve applicable Annual Territory Sales Plan which sets KPI's, revenue & market growth targets
• Learn all aspects of equipment, function and appropriate applications
• Work daily with other divisional OSR's to build new relationship and highlight the value of working with all the solutions Sunbelt provides. Educate local Sunbelt representatives on Trench Safety products. Complete joint calls and share leads with other Sunbelt representatives in the territory.
• Work with accounts payable on delinquent accounts, assist with AP to communicate with customers, collect payments from customers and maintain accurate customer records
• Performance will be measured by regular territory revenue and market growth targets
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field of study or equivalent experience in equipment rental or Shoring industry plus 2+ years of direct sales experience
• Strong project management, new business development and customer retention skills a must
• Requires a proven sales track record in solution-selling approach
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions to ensure customer satisfaction
• Requires a strong technical background, detail-oriented along with the ability effectively present technical information to engineers, project managers and executive management
• Ability to problem solve and think outside the box
• Highly organized and able to handle multiple opportunities and clients concurrently
• Ability to work effectively and meet sales objectives without detailed day-to-day direction
• Current/valid driver's license in good standing, and proof of auto insurance
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Effective listening skills and the ability to ask probing questions and understand concerns
• Strong work ethic and self-starter, able to effectively manage multiple priorities and adapt to change within a fast-paced business environment
• Previous equipment rental or construction industry experience preferred

Base Pay Range: $40,000.00 - 62,965.00
Total compensation package includes base pay plus robust commission plan.

Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. Please visit https://www.sunbeltrentals.com/careers/ for more information on our benefits and to join our Talent Network.

Sunbelt also provides a comprehensive benefits package to its full-time employees. This package includes health, dental and vision plans, 401(k), volunteer time off, short-term and long-term disability, accident, life and travel insurance, as well as flexible spending, tuition reimbursement, college savings, EAP and length of service awards. You will become eligible for benefits on the first of the month following 30 days from your start date. Sunbelt offers team members the following time off from work, subject to Sunbelt's policies: twelve to twenty-five vacation days depending on years of service; five sick days; six paid holidays, two paid half day holidays, two floating holidays, one inclusion day, and one volunteer day (unless specified in a collective bargaining agreement).

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