Forklift Sales Representative (Inside & Outside Sales)
Starlift Equipment is a Forklift Dealership in West Haven, CT. We have been a leader in the material handling industry since 1986.
We are seeking a sales representative to join our team and service accounts in Connecticut, New York & Massachusetts. You will be working directly with the Sales, Service, Parts & Rental Departments and reporting directly to the Sales department, helping facilitate the following:
New & used truck sales
New & used truck aftermarket opportunities
Service
Parts
Rentals
Prospecting & acquisition of service work opportunities at existing and new accounts on all brands of lift trucks
Prospecting & the facilitation of rental opportunities
Prospecting & the facilitation of parts opportunities
Additional job responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Going on new & used truck deliveries to go over forklift, explain warranty & set up PM service contracts
Going on demonstrations (demo's) to go through machine with customer
Forklift Safety Training
Cold Calling / Prospecting (New / Used truck sales, service & rentals)
Troubleshoot & resolve product issues and concerns
Document and update customer records based on interactions
Sales department paperwork coordination and admin
Qualifications:
Previous experience in customer service, sales, or other related fields
Material handling / Forklift knowledge or experience
Ability to build rapport with clients
Ability to prioritize and multitask
Positive and professional demeanor
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Additional Perks
Job advancement opportunities
Monthly car expense or gas allowance
Cell phone expense
Medical and Prescription Plan
401k with a partial company match
Paid vacation days
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Experience:
sales: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person