Metro Market Representative - Southern California

KION • Summerville, SC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

KION North America is a leading provider of Linde Material Handling equipment in North America, part of the KION Group, a global leader in forklift trucks and automated material handling solutions. With manufacturing facilities in South Carolina, the company is known for innovative, energy-efficient, and cost-effective material handling solutions. KION North America supports its products through an independent dealer network, offering excellent after-sales support, parts, and financing. As a Major Market Representative, you will be responsible for promoting the KION brand to core accounts and selling selected products to key vertical segments within the Southern California region, working collaboratively with the channel partner network. Your role will involve maximizing business opportunities for both new and existing accounts. This position requires the candidate to be based in the assigned account region.

Requirements

• Strong negotiation and selling skills
• Strong ability to establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders externally and internally.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organization skills and the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Self-starter who presents a professional image and attitude
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Proficient in the use of Salesforce.com
• Residence within the assigned regional territory is required.

Nice To Haves

• Direct sales experience with key account management or consultative selling responsibilities with a proven track record in growing key accounts, preferred.
• Sales experience in the industrial truck industry or related equipment sales, preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business Administration or related field preferred or Equivalent experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify, support and secure new customers and business within the Southern California region markets.
• Develop strategic customer business plans that lead with technology to achieve annual volume and profit objectives in Fleet, Forklift, Automation and Advanced Application sales.
• Create and maintain excellent working relationships with all new and established accounts.
• Communicate account priorities and engage the independent channel partners to drive business results.
• Participate in product training activities at the factory and channel partner locations, hosting prospect/customer visits to the factory, and other promotional events, as directed.
• Study product materials to become technically proficient on all KION equipment including new products and product demonstrations, and utilize knowledge to tailor sales for customers’ needs.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to help meet customers’ expectations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior