Leavitt Machinery is one of the fastest growing material handling equipment dealerships in North America. With an entrepreneurial spirit, mission-driven approach, and customer-focused mindset, Leavitt has achieved consistent growth over the past 25 years. With a focus on learning and continuous improvement, we are proud to invest in our people and offer a progressive and flexible work culture where you can develop and advance your career while focusing on meaningful work.
The Opportunity
Leavitt Machinery is looking for a driven Outside Sales & Rentals Representative to join our team in Lethbridge, Alberta. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the industrial & Agricultural equipment sales and rentals strategy in your territory, including building and managing a customer base.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
As the Industrial & Agricultural Sales & Rentals Representative, your key responsibilities will include:
- Managing the end-to-end sales and rental strategy in your territory
- Developing expertise in selling material handling equipment
- Conducting onsite equipment demonstrations
- Prospecting for new business, effectively managing sales leads, and securing new customer accounts by offering tailored solutions
- Delivering customized and solution-oriented sales pitches, using research, market data, product expertise, and sales skills to prepare
- Tactfully and professionally negotiating with customers to close deals
- Retaining and growing key accounts by proactively identifying new business opportunities and innovative solutions
- Collaborating with product experts to identify and capitalize on expansion and cross-selling opportunities within existing accounts
- Identifying and building relationships with decision makers within existing customer accounts, creating an ongoing relationship strategy
- Ensuring success against contract terms and consistently achieving customer satisfaction
- Following up with customers on orders, quotes, and requested services
- Analyzing competitor product offerings, applications, and pricing to overcome customer objections and to guarantee sales
Required Skills & Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills, knowledge, and competencies:
- No sales experience required
- Agricultural background is necessary
- Post-secondary education in sales, business management, or a related discipline is considered a strong asset
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook and Excel
- Previous experience working with a CRM system considered an asset
- Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills
- High motivation and resiliency
- Ability to work effectively independently and as a part of a team
- Personable and confident coupled with a willingness to continuously learn and be coached
- A customer-oriented mindset and a genuine interest in identifying and presenting innovative solutions to customers
- Excellent organizational skills and planning skills
- Maintaining a valid driver’s license is required; ability to travel within the region
Benefits & Perks
Leavitt Machinery is proud to offer competitive compensation and flexible benefits coverage for all
eligible employees, including an employer matching RRSP plan
- Company paid medical health care plan for you and your dependents
- Dental plan, vision plan, and prescription drug coverage
- Annual health care spending account
- Life insurance, short term disability, and travel insurance
- Sick leave plan – 100% employer paid
- Employee assistance programs
- RRSP matching
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- Uncapped commission
- Company truck and gas card
This is an onsite role based in Lethbridge, Alberta.
On target earnings approximately $80,000 to $120,000 in the first year.
Leavitt Machinery would like to thank all applicants for their interest, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted by Talent Acquisition for an interview. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Skills Required
- Agricultural background
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook and Excel
- Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills
- High motivation and resiliency
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Personable, confident, and willing to learn and be coached
- Customer-oriented mindset and interest in presenting innovative solutions
- Excellent organizational and planning skills
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to travel within the region
- Post-secondary education in sales, business management, or a related discipline
- Previous CRM system experience
What We Do
Leavitt Industrial Group (formerly Venturis Capital Corporation) is a privately owned North American operator and long-term owner of industrial-focused businesses. It runs an integrated network of equipment dealerships and complementary companies, offering equipment sales and rentals, parts and service, fleet management, industrial products and services, financing, and safety training. Its businesses support customers in sectors such as construction, forestry, mining, agriculture, manufacturing, and warehousing.
