Product Sales Specialist - Edmonton, Canada - Leavitt Machinery Canada Inc.

Leavitt Machinery Canada Inc.

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Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Leavitt Machinery is one of the fastest growing materials handling equipment dealers in North America. With an entrepreneurial spirit, mission-driven approach, and customer-focused mindset, we have achieved continued growth over the past 25 years.

Leavitt Machinery is an integral entity within the Venturis group of companies, representing an extensive network of rapidly growing businesses, including over 60 branches and 1200+ employees.

Venturis strategically invests in visionary and values-driven organizations operating throughout North America, with expertise in acquiring leading material handling equipment dealerships supporting the construction, industrial, forestry, mining, and agricultural markets.

In addition to our expanding dealership network, the Venturis portfolio includes complementary companies providing financing, freight and logistics, parts manufacturing, industrial parts supply, component rebuilding, training solutions, and marketing.

With a focus on learning and continuous improvement, Venturis and Leavitt Machinery 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 recruiting for a driven, energetic, and team-oriented
Product Sales Specialist to join our team in
Edmonton, Alberta.

As the Product Sales Specialist you will be responsible for the planning and execution of all sales and business development activity in your assigned territory, with a focus on selling compact construction equipment and wheeled loaders.

This position will be based out of a branch location, however; you will spend most of your time meeting with potential clients outside of the office.

This is a hands-on sales position offering a competitive compensation and benefits plan, where you will have the opportunity to develop business for a specialty product line.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
As the Product Sales Specialist your key responsibilities will include:

Leading the sales strategy in your assigned territory, including prospecting, managing sale leads, and maintaining strong relationships with existing and new customers
Conducting onsite equipment demonstrations
Developing expertise in selling compact construction equipment, and owning related sales plans for this specialty product line
Retaining business relationships and growing existing customer accounts by proactively identifying opportunities and presenting innovative solutions to customers
Delivering customized, effective, and solutionoriented sales pitches, using prior research, market data, product expertise, and sales skills to prepare
Tactfully and professionally negotiating with customers to successfully close deals and secure client accounts
Identifying and building relationships with decision makers within existing accounts, establishing yourself and Leavitt Machinery as a trusted advisor and partner
Reviewing target customer opportunities and providing input regarding the sales strategy, ensuring alignment within the overall account strategy
Ensuring fulfillment of customer contract terms and customer satisfaction
Collaborating with product experts to identify and leverage crossselling opportunities
Conducting followups with customers on orders, quotes, and service requests

Required Skills & Qualifications

23 years B2B sales experience, ideally in a comparable industry (construction, industrial, machinery, etc.)
Prior experience in construction equipment sales a strong asset; knowledge of compact construction equipment and wheeled loaders construction equipment would be ideal but not required
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook and Excel
A valid driver's license is required
Excellent communication skills, including verbal and written communication skills
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with customers, demonstrating professionalism and providing incredible customer service at all times
A true team player who is willing to be coached as well as support others
High motivation and resilience, with the ability to consistently achieve goals while operating both autonomously and as part of a team
Strong organizational and planning skills, negotiation skills, and problemsolving ability

Benefits & Perks

Leavitt Machinery Canada is proud to offer competitive compensation and flexible benefits coverage for all eligible employees, including an employer matching RRSP plan.