Position Title: Sales Development Representative Start Date: Sep 26, 2024 Country: United States Location: Pittsburgh, PA, United States Employment Type: Undefined term Full-Time/Part-Time: Full time Workplace: Hybrid Description: At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name people committed to providing our customers with lifting equipment and services that lift their businesses. Everything we do, we do with passion and drive. We believe diversity drives business success and is the foundation for our growth. We welcome different backgrounds and skills that enrich our community and we promote a place where we can ALL be ourselves. This is what makes Konecranes a unique place to work.Position Title: Sales Development Representative Reports To: Director of Light Lifting At Konecranes, we invest in our people by offering a competitive base salary plus an uncapped commission structure. We also offer excellent benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401k plan with a generous company match and tenure-based contributions, tuition reimbursement; life and disability insurance; vacation and other leave programs; and opportunities for both formal and on the job training. If you are looking to lift your career in sales, think Konecranes! We are the world leading group of Lifting Businesses and are looking for ambitious and motivated individuals to join our sales team.What we offer: Benefits: Medical Plan You can reduce your deductible by participating in our Wellness Program for 2024. Employees will then have the option to potentially get their medical benefits at no cost in 2025. Ask us for details! Dental, Vision, 401k plan with a match from day one, profit sharing, identity theft protection, accident insurance, travel insurance and so much more! Vacation: 2 weeks of vacation per year pro-rated for the first year depending on start date. 5-12 years of service, 3 weeks. 13+ years of service, 4 weeks. Sick Leave: 5 days of Sick Leave per year. Pro-rated the first year after 90 days of service Holidays: 10 paid holidays per year
RESPONSIBILITIES: Meeting assigned sales targets for agreement-based services and new business development.
Calling customers from a list of target accounts provided by Director of Light Lifting Conduct frequent and regular follow up contact for all open sales cases. Assign any sales cases that require customer site visits to the designated sales resource. Maintain customer and contact information in the CRM software, as required. Ensure strict compliance with all requirements of the Contract Retention policy. Qualify all new prospects for credit worthiness. Check D&B ratings and obtain credit application, if appropriate. Obtain tax-exempt certificate, if required.
Maintain the sales funnel according to the established KPIs Key Performance Indicators for Funnel Quality Reporting. Provide other reports to management as requested. Primary activities include:
Calling customers Adjusting sales offers Acquiring necessary forms for customer set up
Maintaining CRM funnel quality Prepare or assist in developing price estimates for agreement using established worksheets, guidelines, and input from the agreement specialist department. Assist in other customer relations or collection efforts. It may be required to support in customer collection issues or other customer relationship management. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES: Good written and verbal communication skills. Good PC skills. Prior experience with cranes is a plus.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree or Associate's degree preferred however, prior equivalent experience and training will be considered in lieu of formal degree. Minimum of two 2 years' experience in service-related sales preferred however equivalent education, experience and training will be onsidered. Must have demonstrated leadership experience. A basic understanding of mechanical and electrical principles.
Experience meeting monthly minimum sales quotas and CRM funnel size
Other Requirements: Must be persistent with a high tolerance for rejection.KCN Konecranes is a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark, from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most, because we know we can always find a safer, more productive and sustainable way. Thats why, with 16 000+ professionals in over 50 countries, we are trusted every day to lift, handle and move what the world needs. Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment which is free from any form of discrimination. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Other Protected Category.Konecranes, Inc. and its affiliates will not accept resumes from external recruiters or agencies without a Service Agreement and Agency Portal submission. Any resumes sent without a Service Agreement and Agency Portal submission with Konecranes, Inc. are void of any fees and free for internal use. Applicable Konecranes data protection obligations are the responsibility of the agency. Konecranes is a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark, from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most, because we know we can always find a safer, more productive and sustainable way. Thats why, with 16 000+ professionals in over 50 countries, we are trusted every day to lift, handle and move what the world needs. Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment which is free from any form of discrimination. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Other Protected Category.PI250476828