Outside Equipment Sales Representative

Job Summary
Job description:

Business Development Representative – Bakersfield, CA

Do you love competition? Do you hate to lose more than you like to win? Are you results driven? Do you have an entrepreneurial mindset? If you answered yes to these questions, we want to hear from you! Power Machinery Center, a family owned and operated business serving the community for 75 years, is looking for an outside salesperson to join their team.

At Power Machinery Center, we believe our people make a difference. We invest in your career through training, resources, and support. We want to see you develop skills and experiences, while earning excellent compensation and benefits for you and your family and maintain a work-life balance. Come join our team!

WHAT’S EXPECTED:

As a Business Development Representative, your primary focus will be developing incremental business through a mix of new accounts and existing accounts. Area of responsibility will include Kern County, Tulare County, and parts of San Luis Obispo County. Picture yourself driving in a Power Machinery Center sales vehicle, working in your defined territory, creating relationships with new and existing customers, and watching your career flourish.

WHAT YOU NEED:

· Proven sales experience

· Financing background preferred.

· Knowledge and experience of utility vehicles and neighborhood electric vehicles preferred.

· Excellent customer relations skills.

· Excellent communication skills.

· Strong computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook).

· Driver’s license with a good driving record.

· Proficient in towing small trailer preferred.

· Bilingual encouraged.

Compensation: Base salary and performance-based incentives.

Why work for Power Machinery Center:

· Competitive pay based on your skills, training, and experience level.

· Outstanding benefits including – 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match; Medical and Dental Insurance.

· Progressive Vacation Plan

· Advancement – Power Machinery Center is a dynamic, growth-oriented organization with a focus on promoting from within.

· Stability and reputation — Power Machinery Center is a family-owned, third-generation company with 2 locations, over 60 members and 75 plus years of experience. Power Machinery Center is known for their stability, honesty, and integrity.

· Equipment – We represent world class manufacturers and invest significantly in our equipment and parts inventory.

· Employee impact – Enjoy an open-door policy where your voice will be heard, and your opinions will matter.

· Training – You will be provided with training and mentoring to prepare you for your role and continued learning to grow your skills.

Power Machinery Center maintains a drug-free workplace and as such, requires candidates to successfully pass a pre-employment drug test.

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Driver License

Power Machinery Center is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best available persons in every job. As such, we provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without discrimination.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

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

Shift:

  • 8 hour shift

Supplemental Pay:

  • Performance bonus

Experience:

  • Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $48,000.00 - $48,200.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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