Outside Sales & Rentals Representative

Leavitt Machinery is one of the fastest growing material handling equipment dealerships in North America. With an entrepreneurial spirit, mission-driven approach, and customer-focused mindset, Leavitt has achieved consistent growth over the past 25 years.

Leavitt Machinery is now an integral entity within the Venturis group of companies, an integrated and expanding network of businesses, including over 60 branches and 1400 employees across Canada and the USA. Venturis Capital strategically invests in visionary and values-driven organizations, with expertise in the material handling equipment industry.

With a focus on learning and continuous improvement, we are proud to invest in our people and offer a progressive and flexible work culture where you can develop and advance your career while focusing on meaningful work.

The Opportunity

Leavitt Machinery is looking for an Outside Sales Representative for our Industrial Sales & Rentals Representative position in Portland, Oregon.  In this role, you will be responsible for building a customer base in your own assigned territory.  

Essential Duties & Responsibilities  

As the Industrial Sales & Rentals Representative for Leavitt, your key responsibilities will include:   

• Leading the outside sales and rental strategy in your own assigned territory 
• Prospecting for new business, managing sales leads, and securing new customer accounts by offering tailored solutions and tactfully negotiating to close deals 
• Identifying and building relationships with decision makers within existing customer accounts, creating an ongoing relationship strategy 
• Key account management, including retaining and growing top accounts, and proactively identifying new business opportunities and innovative solutions 
• Ensuring success against contract terms and consistent customer satisfaction 
• Following up with customers on orders, quotes, and requested services 
• Collaborating with product experts to identify and capitalize on expansion and cross-selling opportunities within existing customer accounts 
• Sourcing competitor information and analyzing competitor product offerings, applications, and pricing to overcome customer objections and guarantee sales 

Required Skills & Qualifications 

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills, knowledge, and competencies:   

• 1-2 years of previous direct B2B sales experience preferred   
• Post-secondary education in Sales, Business Management, or a related discipline is considered an asset   
• Maintaining a valid driver’s license is required    
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook and Excel   
• Previous CRM system experience preferred   
• Confident and resilient, with a willingness to continuously learn and grow    
• Strong interpersonal skills and excellent communication skills    
• English language proficiency required

Benefits & Perks

Leavitt Machinery USA is proud to offer competitive compensation and flexible benefits coverage for all eligible employees:

• Company-matched 401K contributions
• Comprehensive and competitive medical health care plan
• Medical benefits and extended health service coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Dental plan and vision plan
• Telehealth plan with MDLive
• Life insurance and disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• Vehicle allowance or company car
• Company cellphone and laptop

The base pay range for this role is: $35,000 plus a bridge salary and uncapped commission.

This is an onsite role based in Portland Oregon.

Leavitt Machinery & Venturis would like to thank all applicants for their interest, however; only qualified applicants will be contacted by Talent Acquisition for an interview. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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