Now Hiring - Lakeside International Trucks - Construction Repair And Maintenance Services Business Development Representative in Rockford, IL

Full description of the position

Responsible for assisting the truck lease and rental sales team with generating new business opportunities. As an entry-level sales position, this individual will gain experience in all aspects of the sales cycle with the goal of advancing to a lease or sales representative.

Accountabilities:

• Effectively market truck lease, rental, and service solutions to potential customers.
• Employ various research methods to accurately identify prospective customers who meet the criteria for future opportunities.
• Initiate proactive outbound calls aimed at securing appointments for the sales team.
• Maintain frequent communication with lease and rental sales representatives to ensure timely updates on prospects.
• Travel across sales territory to personally engage with prospective clients.
• Thoroughly document prospecting activities within the CRM system, diligently track progress, and ensure timely follow-up as required.
• Assist the sales team by aiding in the preparation for customer meetings, which includes crafting impactful presentations, generating quotes, and organizing blitzes.
• Operate company vehicles to facilitate equipment movement between company locations.
• Assist in the deployment of lease and rental truck units into active service.
• Support in the coordination and hosting of company events.
• Generate reports and maintain accurate record keeping.
• Assist with projects as assigned by the management team.

Qualifications:

• Possess a sales disposition with a sense of urgency, exceptional business acumen, and strong customer service skills.
• Highly organized with ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Proficient communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively convey information.
• Competence in utilizing Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, to accomplish tasks efficiently and effectively.
• Possess a valid driver's license and maintain a commendable driving record.
• Willingness and ability to obtain CDL.
• High school diploma or equivalent educational experience.
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
• Must be able to climb a latter or into a truck (5-8 feet)
• Periodic bending, reaching, kneeling.
• Must be able to drive or ride in a vehicle for extended periods of time (2+ hours).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $53,000.00 - $58,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Supplemental pay types:

• Commission pay

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Rockford, IL 61109: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Customer service: 5 years (Required)
• Microsoft Office: 5 years (Required)
• Sales: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person