Outside Sales Representative – Chicago, Northern Indiana

LIFTING GEAR HIRE LIMITED

. Deliver individual and company sales goals through professional sales techniques and exceptional customer service .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in B2B sales, customer relationship management, and market analysis to drive sales growth and increase market share. Proficient in utilizing CRM tools for organized documentation and reporting.

Highest-signal resume keywords

B2B Sales ExperienceCustomer Relationship ManagementIndustrial Equipment KnowledgeSales ReportingValid Driver's License

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Hard Skills

Sales TechniquesMarket AnalysisAccount ManagementSales ReportingCompetitive Sales Strategies

Soft Skills

Exceptional Customer ServiceCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Liftware CRM

Industry Keywords

Industrial ConstructionMaintenance KnowledgeEquipment RentalsSales GoalsMarket Share

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver individual and company sales goals through professional sales techniques and exceptional customer service
Maintain quality relationships with existing accounts
Target and acquire new customers
Provide sales and marketing coverage in the dedicated territory
Collaborate internally to develop and maintain trusted relationships with mid- and senior-level managers and other key personnel
Develop maximum sales potential in the assigned territory through competitive sales techniques and knowledge of products, services, and competitors
Increase account base and sales volume consistently
Reevaluate work to increase market share
Assess offerings and communicate strategies to Management for increasing market share
Develop expertise in local projects, market conditions, product knowledge, service offerings, and new technologies
Deliver prompt follow-up and correspondence to internal and external stakeholders
Use Liftware CRM to maintain organized activity documentation
Complete daily sales reports on account activity, outstanding proposals, proposals secured, and proposals lost
Provide customer information and follow-up as requested
Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent required
Minimum of 3 years B2B or non-retail sales experience required
Industrial equipment and/or general rigging knowledge strongly preferred
Industrial Construction and Maintenance knowledge strongly preferred
Outside Sales experience in equipment rentals a plus
Valid Driver’s License with good driving record required
Must meet insurance underwriting requirements
Must reside in the Greater Chicago/Northern Indiana area
Must be able to visit existing and prospective customers in the assigned territory daily
Must pass a criminal background and driving history check
Must pass verification of employment history
Must pass a hair follicle drug test
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Employer cannot sponsor work visas

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid holidays, sick, and vacation time
Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short term disability, and basic life insurance
Additional optional voluntary benefits
Vested 401(k) with 5% company match
Continual, comprehensive, industry-leading training program
Base wage plus commission