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 a driven Outside Sales Representative for our Construction Sales & Rentals Representative position in Kamloops, British Columbia. As the Construction Sales & Rentals Representative, you will have the ability to grow the customer base surrounding Kamloops. This position offers a large territory, spanning from Merritt to Golden, and a significant opportunity for career growth and advancement for an aspiring equipment sales professional.

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

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

• 2-3 years of experience in B2B sales is considered an asset
• Post-secondary education in Sales, Business Management, or a related discipline is considered an asset
• Background in construction or material handling knowledge considered an asset
• Strong relationship-building skills, negotiation skills, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent customer service skills and a genuine interest in identifying and presenting innovative solutions for customers
• Personable and confident with a willingness to be coached and continuously learn and grow
• Excellent organizational skills and planning skills, as well as the ability to work effectively independently and as a part of a team
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook and Excel
• Previous experience working with a CRM system considered an asset
• Maintaining a valid driver’s license is required
• Ability to travel within Canada

As the Construction Sales & Rentals Representative your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading the overall sales and rental strategy and managing the related sales plan for your assigned territory
• Developing business relationships with top customer accounts by identifying sales opportunities and presenting innovative solutions to customers
• Managing target customer accounts, including prospecting and following up on sales leads
• Identifying and building relationships with decision makers within existing accounts, developing an ongoing relationship strategy and establishing Leavitt Machinery as a trusted advisor
• Turning leads into sales, including successfully negotiating pricing and closing deals
• Providing input for the successful management of target customer opportunities while ensuring alignment with the overall account strategy
• Coordinating with product experts to identify and capitalize on expansion and cross-selling opportunities within existing accounts
• Conducting follow-ups with customers regarding orders, quotes, and services requested?
• Travelling within the territory as needed