Used Equipment Sales Representative

Lonestar Forklift is a well-established and customer-focused material handling equipment dealership with 25 years of success and ten locations throughout Texas. We offer new equipment, Used Equipment, rentals, service, parts, fleet management, and training for our customers, providing comprehensive solutions for unique business needs.

Lonestar is now an integral entity within the Venturis group of companies, representing an extensive and integrated network of rapidly growing businesses, including over 60 branches and 1300+ employees. Venturis strategically invests in visionary and values-driven organizations operating throughout North America, with expertise in acquiring and managing leading material handling equipment dealerships supporting the construction, industrial, forestry, mining, and agricultural markets, among others.

In addition to our expanding dealership network, our portfolio includes complementary companies providing financing, freight and logistics, parts manufacturing, industrial parts supply, component rebuilding, training solutions, and marketing.

With a focus on learning and continuous improvement, we are proud to invest in our people and offer a progressive and entrepreneurial work culture where you can develop and advance your career while focusing on meaningful work.

The Opportunity

Lonestar Forklift is looking for a Used Equipment Sales Representative to join our team in Houston, Texas. In this role, you will be responsible for building a customer base in your assigned territory.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

As the Used Equipment Sales Representative for Lonestar, your key responsibilities will include:

• Target and acquire new business
• Identify the decision makers and key stakeholders within prospective organizations
• Prospect for potential customers, including conducting tactful and professional phone calls
• Conduct in-person sales presentations
• Utilize the CRM database to record pertinent customer information
• Manage customer relationships throughout the sales cycle
• Utilize technical support as needed to solve customer challenges
• Communicate with mechanics, the Parts department, and customers
• Generate opportunities within your territory by executing against your territory plan, uncovering leads for the inside sales team to quote and close

Required Skills & Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills, knowledge, and competencies:

• Strong verbal communication skills required, including excellent phone communication skills
• Highly organized with strong time management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and a highly motivated self-starter
• Confident and resilient, with a willingness to continuously learn and grow
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook and Excel
• Maintaining a valid driver’s license is required

Benefits & Perks

Lonestar Forklift is proud to offer competitive compensation and flexible benefits coverage for all eligible employees:

• Company-matched 401K contributions
• Comprehensive medical, vision, life, dental benefits
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• Company phone and laptop

The base pay range for this role is: $40,000 salary, plus uncapped commission.

This is an onsite role based in Houston, Texas.

Lonestar Forklift 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $40,000.00 per year

Compensation package:

• Commission pay

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person