Now Hiring - Lakeside International Trucks - Business Development Representative in Rockford, IL

Full description of the position

Responsible for assisting the truck lease and rental sales team with generating new business opportunities. As an entry-level sales position, this individual will gain experience in all aspects of the sales cycle with the goal of advancing to a lease or sales representative.

Accountabilities:

• Effectively market truck lease, rental, and service solutions to potential customers.
• Employ various research methods to accurately identify prospective customers who meet the criteria for future opportunities.
• Initiate proactive outbound calls aimed at securing appointments for the sales team.
• Maintain frequent communication with lease and rental sales representatives to ensure timely updates on prospects.
• Travel across sales territory to personally engage with prospective clients.
• Thoroughly document prospecting activities within the CRM system, diligently track progress, and ensure timely follow-up as required.
• Assist the sales team by aiding in the preparation for customer meetings, which includes crafting impactful presentations, generating quotes, and organizing blitzes.
• Operate company vehicles to facilitate equipment movement between company locations.
• Assist in the deployment of lease and rental truck units into active service.
• Support in the coordination and hosting of company events.
• Generate reports and maintain accurate record keeping.
• Assist with projects as assigned by the management team.

Qualifications:

• Possess a sales disposition with a sense of urgency, exceptional business acumen, and strong customer service skills.
• Highly organized with ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Proficient communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively convey information.
• Competence in utilizing Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, to accomplish tasks efficiently and effectively.
• Possess a valid driver's license and maintain a commendable driving record.
• Willingness and ability to obtain CDL.
• High school diploma or equivalent educational experience.
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
• Must be able to climb a latter or into a truck (5-8 feet)
• Periodic bending, reaching, kneeling.
• Must be able to drive or ride in a vehicle for extended periods of time (2+ hours).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $53,000.00 - $58,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Supplemental pay types:

• Commission pay

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Rockford, IL 61109: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Customer service: 5 years (Required)
• Microsoft Office: 5 years (Required)
• Sales: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person