Material Handling Sales Consultant

Company Overview ProLift Toyota Material Handling is more than a forklift distributor in the Midwest. We are driven to be the premier provider of material handling equipment and service. We believe that by investing in our people and technology, we create an exceptional customer experience, allowing us to focus on our customers and take action on improving our customers' business. We are a passionate and inclusive group of people working together to foster innovation for our customers, community, and each other. ProLift Toyota Material Handling strives to achieve indispensable partnerships with customers, associates and our communities. Our company creates these partnerships through communication, continuous improvement, transparency, and doing the right thing. Job Summary The Material Handling Sales Consultant is responsible for identifying and closing capital equipment sales opportunities within an assigned geographical territory. The Material Handling Sales Consultant will work with their sales manager on developing an annual business plan, and will meet and/or exceed the goals as outlined in that plan. The consultant will work with their team to build long-lasting relationships with our customers by exploring their needs and providing solutions that have a positive and sustainable impact on safety, total cost of ownership, and productivity. General Duties and Responsibilities Responsible for all new equipment sold through ProLift Toyota Material Handling and independent channels in the designated sales territory Maximize growth in ancillary products that ProLift offers such as Warehouse Products and Specialty Products Groups Work up Equipment quotes, follow-up with leads, assist National Account Reps as requested by Regional Sales Manager, demonstrate product, understand and present financial merchandising solutions/alternatives Prepare application and product surveys, evaluate off-lease and trade-in equipment, participate in ProLift and vendor programs as needed, respond with the same urgency and concern for internal and external customers Maintain excellent communications through phone, email, face to face, reporting and analysis Operate in a professional and courteous manner to exceed customer expectations both in presentation and communication Promote ProLift Toyota Material Handling's philosophies, vision, strategies and value of "Doing the Right Thing"; Promote the TLM "Toyota Lean Management" philosophy Educational/Job Requirements The ideal candidate will have a college degree in business/marketing/communications, three years of sales experience, territory management experience in capital equipment sales are required. This person will have knowledge or willingness to learn Microsoft products such as Word, Outlook, and Excel. The Sales Consultant -- Material Handling communicates to associates, customers, and managers, which requires excellent verbal and written communication skill. The ideal candidate will protect the organization's values by maintaining confidential information utilizing their ability to handle sensitive information. The ProLift Team Our associates have the opportunity for personal and professional growth as well as a long-term career. We have examples throughout our company of associates' advancements within the organization. We value our associates and the work they do. ProLift associates flourish by collaborating on our obstacles and celebrating our achievements. What We Have to Offer ProLift Toyota Material Handling is proud of the benefits package we offer associates including medical, dental, vision, 401K, company paid life insurance, company paid short-term disability, paid parental leave, and other supplemental insurance options (i.e. - pet insurance). Paid time off is available after 30 days! We have a shared focus in helping our communities thrive. We encourage groups of associates to volunteer for non-profit organizations and reimburse those participants for the hours contributed to ou…