Crane & Rigging Sales Representative

About the role

The Crane & Rigging Sales Representative is responsible for developing customer relationships and driving growth by providing crane, rigging, and lifting solutions for industrial and commercial projects. This role works closely with customers to understand project needs, identify opportunities, develop solutions, and coordinate successful project execution. Success in this role requires strong relationship-building skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to work collaboratively with operations and field teams to deliver safe, efficient, and cost-effective solutions. Travel is required for customer meetings, site visits, and business development activities.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective customers.
• Identify opportunities for crane, rigging, and lifting services within assigned markets and accounts.
• Conduct customer meetings and jobsite visits to evaluate project requirements and develop effective solutions.
• Prepare estimates, proposals, and lift plans that support safe and successful project execution.
• Collaborate with operations, dispatch, and field teams to ensure projects are properly planned and executed.
• Develop a strong understanding of customer operations and become a trusted resource for lifting and transportation challenges.
• Present solutions, respond to customer questions, and follow through on opportunities from initial contact to project award.
• Support safe project execution by identifying potential risks and ensuring solutions align with operational capabilities.
• Maintain accurate customer, project, and opportunity information within company systems.
• Develop new business opportunities while growing relationships with existing customers.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in industrial sales, construction, manufacturing, engineering services, or a related field.
• Ability to pass a fit-for-duty examination.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel for customer meetings and site visits.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in crane and rigging, construction, industrial services, or equipment rental.
• Experience preparing estimates, proposals, and project plans.
• Familiarity with lift planning software and project coordination.

Skills

• Strong business development and relationship management skills.
• Mechanical aptitude and an interest in crane, rigging, and lifting solutions.
• Ability to evaluate project requirements and develop practical customer solutions.
• Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM software.
• Ability to perform jobsite evaluations, including outdoor work