About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Material handling equipment manufacturing.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This Outside Sales Representative role is an entry-level territory sales position focused on building pipeline and relationships for a Confidential Client in the material handling / industrial equipment space. You will spend most days in the field and on the phone qualifying prospects, supporting account activity, and learning technical product features.

• Sell select material-handling products within an assigned geographic territory and/or to assigned accounts.
• Conduct 20–30 sales calls per day (in-person and by phone) to qualify prospects and generate leads.
• Track and follow up on leads, inquiries, and sales opportunities.
• Support and participate in corporate and local sales campaigns.
• Assist other sales team members with territory management and account communication when needed.
• Participate in training locally, in the field, and occasionally at corporate headquarters to deepen product and sales knowledge.
• Coordinate with branch and internal teams (service, parts, operations) to deliver a consistent customer experience.

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Qualifications

The Confidential Client seeks motivated, customer-focused candidates who are ready to start a sales career in industrial equipment.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or related field is a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organization and time-management abilities.
• Self-motivated, responsible, and comfortable working as part of a team.
• Intermediate computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office.
• Valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.
• Ability to safely operate lift trucks for product demonstrations (training provided).
• Comfortable making frequent outbound calls and in-person visits in the assigned territory.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated base: $54,093 per year (estimated).
• Confidential Client offers a competitive benefits package for full-time employees, which may include health, dental, and vision plans, prescription coverage, a Flexible Benefits Plan, 401(k) retirement savings, life and disability benefits, paid parental leave, paid holidays and vacation, tuition reimbursement, and more.
• This role is designed as an entry-level sales path with opportunities to develop into Account Representative, Aftermarket Sales Representative, Account Manager, or other commissioned sales roles.

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Work Authorization

Confidential Client will only employ individuals legally authorized to work in the United States. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants who require sponsorship are not eligible for hire.

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Why This Role

This position is ideal for candidates looking to launch a sales career in B2B industrial equipment and material handling. You’ll receive training, real selling experience, and a clear career path toward commissioned and account-management roles while working with a well-supported branch team.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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