Careers at Crown

Account Representative – Trainee

Careers at Crown
Posted 10/19/2026full-timeChico • California • United StatesEntry Level💰 $25 per hourWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong sales acumen with the ability to develop business relationships and maximize sales of lift trucks and warehouse products. Proficient in territory management, sales strategies, and effective communication to enhance customer engagement.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Sales Strategy DevelopmentTerritory ManagementProduct DemonstrationStrong Communication SkillsProblem-Solving Capabilities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Maximize sales of lift trucks, Crown Insite products, and warehouse products within a specified territory
  • Develop existing accounts and seek new business
  • Analyze opportunities, identify key personnel, and develop business relationships
  • Consult and problem solve to enhance the Company’s position in existing and target accounts
  • Develop a territory management plan to maximize customer time
  • Develop sales strategies, proposals, and forecasts
  • Conduct product demonstrations and sales presentations
  • Maintain accurate records of sales calls, customer files, and sales activity information using online resources
  • Participate in initial and ongoing training programs locally and at Crown’s New Bremen, Ohio corporate headquarters

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Less than 2 years related experience
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Valid driver’s license and good driving record
  • Ability to safely operate lift trucks for product demonstrations
  • Bachelor degree in business management, marketing, entrepreneurship, professional selling, or related business program is preferred
  • Knowledge of the entire sales process
  • Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills
  • Strong problem-solving capabilities, sense of responsibility, and self-motivation
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suites
  • Ability and willingness to work outside normal business hours to prepare for sales activities

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive wages: $25 per hour during initial training; after successful completion, $1,000 per week salary plus unlimited commission
  • Health, dental, vision, and prescription drug plan with company contribution
  • Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with 100% company match on the first 4% of eligible pay contributed; 100% vested in company matching contributions
  • Company-paid life and disability benefits
  • Optional supplemental term life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • 9 paid holidays
  • Paid vacation accrued based on length of service and position
  • Paid sick leave
  • Birthday pay for non-exempt employees
  • Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year

ATS Keywords

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills
Sales Process KnowledgeLift Truck OperationSales ForecastingProposal DevelopmentCustomer Relationship Management
Soft Skills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementSelf-MotivationTeam Collaboration
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Office SuiteOnline Sales Resources
Certifications & Qualifications
Valid Driver's License
Industry Keywords
Lift TrucksWarehouse ProductsSales PresentationsBusiness ManagementProfessional Selling