Business Development Sales Associate

Our company continues to grow across all of its locations. We’re looking for people who share our commitment to excellent customer service. See our job openings below.

Our sales team is committed to fostering strong relationships with customers and partners while driving equipment, parts, and service sales. They utilize their industry expertise and market insights to offer customized solutions, helping businesses secure the necessary material handling equipment.

Our parts team excels in selling parts to internal and external customers through various channels, including over the counter, phone, and online. They enhance our core business performance by supporting operational success and fostering strong customer relationships.

• Life & Disability Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Holiday pay & PTO
• Sick time (California)
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• On-the-job training
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Leadership Development Initiative
• Discounts with GM and Ford Manufacturers
• Paid training advancement to Journeyman Level
• Tool Loan Program
• Safety Eyewear Reimbursement
• Company-provided vehicle and phone

Customer-focused, can-do spirit. Committed to supporting the stakeholders.

Exhibit intellectual curiosity and continuous self-development both professionally and personally.

Act with honesty, respect, trust, and thoughtfulness for all coworkers, customers, and partners; believe in Forklifts Group Vision and Mission.

Support and participate in activities and initiatives that help others.

Position:Business Development Sales Associate

Location: Columbus, OH

Job :443

# of Openings:1

Business Development Sales Associate

Location: Columbus, Ohio

WHY JOIN TEAM FORKLFITS GROUP?

• We are a 3rd generation family-owned company.
• Core values shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and customers. We uphold a culture of:
• Positivity
• Teamwork
• Self-development
• Integrity
• Community service
• Safety
• We offer paid-on-the-job training, development and advancement opportunities from Certified Dealer Trainers.

The Business Development Sales Associate is an early career development salaried position on our Sales team who identifies all prospects in the assigned territory, evaluating the resources needed to develop business relationships. They develop sales strategies, proposals, and forecasts, selling approved products and services. The Business Development Sales Associate works strategically with customers to provide solutions to meet their material handling needs.

Frequent travel to Cleveland for training and development is required, particularly during the first three months when travel may reach 40-50%. After the initial training period, travel is expected to average approximately 20% of the time during the first year of employment.

• Arranges appointments with customers, which include pre-arranged appointments or cold calls.
• Develops proposals in accordance with Forklifts Group standards and presents them to customers, reviewing them in detail.
• Coordinates the presentation of all new truck proposals in-person to potential customers.
• Coordinates customer meetings with Sales Representatives.
• Engages customers by adapting to their buying style, incorporating proven sales techniques and a consultative approach to effectively demonstrate Forklifts Group’s material handling solutions.
• Collaborates with other internal department staff members as needed, working closely with all company divisions to develop cross-selling strategies and ensure a great customer experience.
• Initiates and approves all documentation to complete sales orders.
• Meets customer…