Business Development Specialist

Job Description Job Description Company Overview ProLift Toyota Material Handling is more than a forklift distributor in the Midwest. We are driven to be the premierprovider of material handling equipment and service. We believe that by investing in our people and technology, we create an exceptional customer experience, allowing us to focus on our customers and take action on improving our customers' business. We are a passionate and inclusive group of people working together to foster innovation for our customers, community, and each other. ProLift Toyota Material Handling strives to achieve indispensable partnerships with customers, associates and our communities. Our company creates these partnerships through communication, continuous improvement, transparency, and doing the right thing. Job Summary The New Business Sales Specialist responsible for discovering material handling sales opportunities through understanding the business needs of our customers and prospects in the Cincinnati, OH area. The New Business Sales Specialist will effectively schedule in-person or online meetings to educate customers and prospects on solution-driven products and services. The ideal candidate will proactively communicate with sales and operations consultants on appointments and quote requests while also strengthening our database health. General Duties and Responsibilities Prospect for new business material handling opportunities through outbound sales calls, email, and other marketing platforms Schedule appointments focused on learning customer needs and educating the customer about material handling solutions Schedule appointments for sales consultants to quote products and services Manage activities in marketing systems and CRM databases Travel up to 60% of time in area of prime responsibility Promote ProLift Toyota Material Handling's values, mission and purpose of "Helping People Carry the Load" to ensure we are customers', vendors' and associates' "Indispensable Partner" Educational/Job Requirements The New Business Sales Specialist candidate will have an Associates or Bachelor's degree, one year of sales experience with industrial sales, one year of hands-on experience managing accounts and contacts in database systems, and display efficiency in Microsoft products such as Word, Outlook, and Excel. The New Business Sales Specialist communicates to customers, and sales staff, which requires excellent verbal and written communication skills with a particular emphasis on listening skills. The ideal candidate will protect the organization's values by maintaining confidential information utilizing their ability to handle sensitive information. The ProLift Team Our associates have the opportunity for personal and professional growth as well as a long-term career. We have examples throughout our company of associates' advancements within the organization. We value our associates and the work they do. ProLift associates flourish by collaborating on our obstacles and celebrating our achievements. What We Have to Offer ProLift Toyota Material Handling is proud of the benefits package we offer associates including medical, dental, vision, 401K, company paid life insurance, company paid short-term disability, paid parental leave, and other supplemental insurance options (i.e. - pet insurance). Paid time off is available after 30 days! We have a shared focus in helping our communities thrive. We encourage groups of associates to volunteer for non-profit organizations and reimburse those participants for the hours contributed to our communities. Are you ready to make the best decision of your life and join the ProLift Toyota Material Handling team? Apply Now! We are looking forward to hearing from you! EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER