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Outside Sales Representative

Job in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Michigan, 48113, USA
Listing for: Crown Industrial Services, Inc.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-04
Job specializations:
  • Sales
    B2B Sales, Business Development, Industrial Sales, Technical Sales
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 70000 - 110000 USD Yearly USD 70000.00 110000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Crown Industrial Services is seeking a motivated and results-driven Outside Sales Representative to grow our customer base and strengthen relationships across key manufacturing markets. This role is ideal for a self-starter who enjoys building partnerships, solving customer challenges, and driving revenue growth through consultative selling.

As an Outside Sales Representative, you will promote Crown's comprehensive portfolio of industrial services, including:

  • Precision Cleaning
  • Metal Finishing
  • Dunnage & Parts Washing
  • Parts Washing Systems
  • Cleanliness Testing

This is an individual contributor position with significant autonomy and ownership of the sales process. You'll play a critical role in developing new business opportunities, managing customer relationships, and helping shape Crown's future growth.

What You’ll Do Business Development
  • Identify, prospect, and qualify new customers within manufacturing, aerospace, medical device, transportation, and industrial OEM markets.
  • Develop and execute strategic plans to expand Crown's market presence.
  • Generate leads through networking, referrals, industry events, and customer visits.
Account Management
  • Serve as the primary contact for assigned accounts.
  • Develop long-term customer relationships focused on retention, growth, and satisfaction.
  • Identify opportunities to expand service offerings within existing accounts.
Consultative Solution Selling
  • Understand customer processes, challenges, and cleanliness requirements.
  • Present tailored solutions that demonstrate technical and financial value.
  • Educate customers on Crown's capabilities and competitive advantages.
Proposal & Contract Management
  • Prepare quotes, proposals, pricing packages, and statements of work.
  • Negotiate contracts and secure signed agreements.
  • Collaborate internally to ensure accurate project scope and successful execution.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Work closely with Operations, Engineering, Testing, and Service teams.
  • Ensure customer expectations are clearly communicated and fulfilled.
  • Resolve customer concerns proactively and professionally.
Pipeline & Forecasting
  • Maintain accurate CRM records and sales forecasts.
  • Manage a robust pipeline of qualified opportunities.
  • Track performance against revenue goals and key sales metrics.
Market & Industry Engagement
  • Stay informed on industry trends, customer needs, and competitive activity.
  • Represent Crown at trade shows, industry conferences, and customer events.
  • Share market intelligence to support pricing and service development initiatives.
Sales Process Development
  • Help establish and improve sales playbooks, qualification criteria, pricing guidelines, and handoff procedures.
  • Contribute to the development of scalable sales processes and best practices.
What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications
  • 3+ years of B2B sales experience selling technical services, industrial services, or capital equipment.
  • Experience selling into manufacturing, industrial, aerospace, automotive, or related markets.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills.
  • Experience preparing proposals, quotes, and customer presentations.
  • Proven ability to work independently and manage a sales territory with minimal supervision.
  • Demonstrated success in negotiating and closing multi-step sales opportunities.
  • Experience using CRM systems such as Salesforce, Hub Spot, or similar platforms.
  • Valid driver's license and ability to travel regularly.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Knowledge of precision cleaning, metal finishing, industrial washing systems, or cleanliness testing.
  • Experience selling technical solutions to manufacturing or industrial customers.
What Success Looks Like
  • Achieve annual sales quota and quarterly revenue targets.
  • Maintain a qualified sales pipeline valued at 3x quarterly sales goals.
  • Consistently convert qualified opportunities into new business.
  • Retain and grow assigned customer accounts.
  • Secure your first new customer within the first 90 days.
Compensation & Benefits Compensation
  • Competitive base salary based on experience
  • Uncapped commission structure
  • Incentives tied to revenue growth, profitability, and strategic account development
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