Overhead Crane Technician - Sales Apprenticeship

Salaried Overhead Crane Technician - Sales Apprenticeship

Konecranes is looking for an Overhead Crane Technician – Sales Apprentice to work in the Seattle, WA territory. The role is full‑time, customer‑facing, and designed to support high‑performing sales professionals in the field. As an apprentice, you will accelerate order generation by executing technical pre‑sales activities—including customer visits, data gathering, and quote preparation—under the mentorship of a senior service sales representative.

This position builds future sales or operational leaders by developing technical and commercial acumen in real‑world settings.

Success will be measured by incremental sales enabled, accuracy of pre‑sales documentation, and growth in technical and customer‑facing capabilities. It is part of the Flex Plan initiative and collaborates with the Control Tower to prioritize high‑potential opportunities and execute field tasks efficiently.

• Salary
  : $78,650 per year
• Full Benefits
• Paid vacation, sick/personal days, and holidays
• Company vehicle and additional perks

• Attend customer sites with the senior sales representative to gather technical measurements and scope service opportunities.
• Draft and assist in the preparation of customer quotes using field data.
• Learn to identify sales opportunities during customer interactions.
• Support sales pipeline documentation and CRM data hygiene.
• Participate in territory planning sessions and prioritize leads with input from the Control Tower team.
• Continuously develop knowledge of cranes, components, and service offerings.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of sales growth and technical training.

• 1–3 years of relevant field experience in industrial maintenance, technical support, or customer service, or recent graduate of a technical program with demonstrated aptitude.
• Prior exposure to mechanical/electrical systems or industrial environments strongly preferred.
• Strong mechanical or technical aptitude with a willingness to learn sales processes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with both customers and internal teams.
• Proactive, organized, and self‑directed under mentorship.
• Able to interpret basic technical diagrams and specifications (training provided).
• High integrity, curiosity, and commitment to follow‑through.

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