Sales Representative-Modernization

Location: Detroit, MI, United States

About the role

Our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than two billion people up and down buildings and across transportation hubs every day. As part of the Schindler team, you’ll discover meaningful work that enhances quality of life for communities, and contribute to making places more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable for all.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities through key customer contacts and industry information for the sale of Company products and services.
• Process all sales information in completeness and timeliness to support customer requirements.
• Meet and/or exceed assigned sales and customer objectives.
• Negotiate contract terms favorable to the Company.
• Establish favorable client relationships.
• Analyze customer needs and secure desirable business through application of Company products and services.
• Prepare estimates for the sale of Company products and services.

Requirements

• Two years of experience in the elevator or construction-related industry.
• Degree in Business Administration or Engineering preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of Company products, services, and procedures.
• Negotiation skills and sales techniques required to sell Company products and services.
• Understanding of operating environment, national and local code requirements, and Company policies.
• Previous experience in a Schindler position is a plus.

Benefits

• Fully vested 401k match, up to 7% of total eligible compensation.
• Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans – effective from the first day of hire.
• 3 weeks’ vacation (increases with tenure), 7 sick days, 3 floating holidays, and 8 Company-observed holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement – eligible after 6 months of service.
• Parental Leave – 100% base pay for 6 consecutive weeks within the first year of a child’s birth or adoption.
• A wide range of development opportunities to boost professional and leadership growth.

About Us

At Schindler, we value inclusion and diversity, and practice equity to create equal opportunities for all. We uphold the highest safety standards, foster honest and ethical relationships, deliver innovative and reliable solutions, ensure excellence in every product and service, and nurture our people—the heart of our success.