Sales Trainee – Access Equipment

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Engage in a rotational program encompassing Inside Sales, Field Aftermarket, Whole Goods Sales, Marketing, Finance, Purchasing, and Manufacturing.

• Acquire knowledge across all segments of the JLG sales team.

• Allocate 50% of the role towards visiting customers and fostering relationships.

• Collaborate with the inside sales team to process orders and manage customer calls in the field.

• Serve as an inter-department liaison to coordinate vital company operations for the sales team.

• Collaborate with sales team members to address customer and regional needs or trends.

• Work alongside sales representatives to input customer data and configure machines based on current and future customer requirements.

• Evaluate regional sales and order book entries to assist in forecasting.

• Manage designated administrative responsibilities.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in business or a related discipline.

• Willingness to travel 50-70% of the time.

• Background in the manufacturing sector.

• Capability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team-oriented environment.

• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint) and other web-based software applications.

• Strong customer orientation and effective utilization of a consultative approach.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with constantly evolving requirements.

• Proximity to a major airport is essential.

• Capacity to perform both office and field/production tasks, which include walking across various terrains or shop floors, standing, moderate lifting up to 50 pounds, climbing stairs, and exposure to diverse temperatures or noise levels.

• Must be able to alternate focus between detailed cognitive tasks and occasional physical activities.

• U.S. Person status may be necessary for specific positions involving controlled goods and technologies.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package.

• People-first culture.

• Opportunities to foster team member growth and success.

• Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.