Sales Trainee

About the role

At Maxim Crane Works, we provide essential lifting solutions for a variety of construction, infrastructure, energy, manufacturing, and industrial projects across North America. Our mission is to support projects that drive community growth, industrial expansion, and skyline transformation.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a structured training program to develop technical, operational, and sales knowledge.
• Accompany Sales Representatives and sales leaders on customer visits, job site visits, and business development activities.
• Learn Maxim Crane Works' fleet, equipment capabilities, and service offerings.
• Develop an understanding of customer industries, project requirements, and market opportunities.
• Aid in customer relationship management and account development activities.
• Support the preparation of proposals, quotations, presentations, and customer communications.
• Learn crane selection principles, lift planning fundamentals, and project coordination processes.
• Participate in branch operations, dispatch activities, and safety initiatives to gain a comprehensive understanding of the business.
• Maintain customer records, sales activities, and opportunities within company CRM systems.
• Collaborate with operations, dispatch, engineering, branch management, and leadership teams to support customer needs.
• Complete assigned training modules, certifications, and development milestones.
• Develop professional sales skills including prospecting, territory management, account planning, customer engagement, and negotiation.
• Adhere to all company safety policies, procedures, and operating standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, Communications, or a related field preferred.
• Previous internship, customer service, sales, construction, industrial, or related experience preferred.
• Prior crane industry experience is not required.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to travel locally throughout an assigned territory.
• Ability to visit customer facilities, construction sites, and industrial environments.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required.
• Ability to comply with all safety requirements and site-specific regulations.

Career Path

This role is designed as a developmental position with the objective of preparing high-performing individuals for advancement into a Sales Representative role. Sales Trainees will receive ongoing mentorship, training, and performance coaching to support their professional growth and career progression within Maxim Crane Works.