Account Development Specialist (sales)

Sales Representative

We are seeking a successful Sales Person who will build strong customer relationships, evaluate their needs, and ensure quality and accuracy throughout the quoting, production, and sales process of capital equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Achieve sales goals provided by Sales Manager with your input.
• Meet or exceed set profit targets.
• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Forecast annual, quarterly, and monthly sales goals.
• Present equipment solutions to customers via Microsoft Teams or in person.
• Travel for sales calls as needed locally and nationally.
• Generate quotes and update stages of sales cycle in our CRM program and Quoting Program.
• Perform pre- and post-sales duties.
• Attend industry trade shows.
• Generate interest in the brand.
• Operate in an independent and self-motivated environment.
• Learn the full product line, including industrial processing equipment and tanks.

Essential Skills:

• 5+ years of Sales experience, ideally from manufacturing/industrial.
• Hands-on approach and willingness to learn the industry, specifically industrial manufacturing.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Capital Equipment Sales Experience.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Proficiency in CRM software.
• Upselling skills.

Work Environment:

The work environment is 100% in-office when not with clients. The role requires travel once a month, which could be local or national. The candidate will work closely with other Sales people, Engineers, service technicians, and shipping personnel in a small office with a warehouse in the back.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Gurnee, Illinois.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $26.44 - $31.25/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type:

This is a fully onsite position in Gurnee,IL.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 26, 2025.