At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name. Everything we do, we do with passion and drive. We believe diversity drives business success and is the foundation for our growth. We welcome different backgrounds and skills that enrich our community and we promote a place where we can ALL be ourselves. This is what makes Konecranes a unique place to work.

POSITION TITLE:   INSIDE SALES REPRESENTATIVE, PORT SERVICES AME

REPORTS TO:       CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER – PORT SERVICES AME

What we offer:

Benefits: Medical Plan (You can reduce your deductible by participating in our Wellness Program for 2024. Employees will then have the option to potentially get their medical benefits at no cost in 2025. Ask us for details!) Dental, Vision, 401k plan with a match from day one, profit sharing, identity theft protection, accident insurance, travel insurance and so much more!

Vacation: 2 weeks of vacation per year (pro-rated for the first year depending on start date). 5-12 years of service, 3 weeks. 13+ years of service, 4 weeks.

Sick Leave: 5 days of Sick Leave per year. Pro-rated the first year after 90 days of service

Holidays: 10 paid holidays per year

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist outside sales to deliver service and modernization quotes to customers in a timely matter.
• Work closely with Port Services Technical Support group to deliver best possible solution to customer.
• Collect required data to effectively handle the customer’s request.
• Assemble quotations, follow up with prospects, pursue and receive orders.
• Work with sales team to achieve booking targets.
• Follow up on all open quotes with phone calls to the customer, adding notes in the CRM with pertinent information to help close the sale, or gain an understanding as to what can be done differently if the sale was lost.
• Monitor Salesforce queue to handle requests.
• Initiate contact with customers where their business with us has decreased, stopped, or not yet been initiated.
• Work closely with the Outside Sales Team, Project Management, Operations, and Parts Group to ensure proper customer support is provided.
• Proactively engage customers with Konecranes’ full offering of service products.
• Responsible for executing growth action plans to achieve Konecranes sales targets and initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned by Customer Service Manager.
• 25% Travel Requirement

EDUCATION:          4 Year College Degree Required or equivalent experience.  Knowledge of customer service and inside sales principles preferred.

EXPERIENCE:        Qualified candidates should have at least 5 years of inside technical sales experience.  

OTHER REQUIR    OTHER REQUIREMENTS:  

• PC proficiency including CRM, Outlook, Microsoft Office, and Teams
• Ability to multi-task large volumes of inquiries by phone and email.
• Ability to multitask between multiple computer screens and programs
• Proficient typing skills
• Knowledge of SAP or equivalent business systems
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
• Positive attitude and true willingness to help our customers
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Spanish Speaking a plus
• Location: Savannah Georgia
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Konecranes, Inc. and its affiliates will not accept resumes from external recruiters or agencies without a Service Agreement and Agency Portal submission. Any resumes sent without a Service Agreement and Agency Portal submission with Konecranes, Inc. are void of any fees and free for internal use. Applicable Konecranes data protection obligations are the responsibility of the agency.

Konecranes is a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark, from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most, because we know we can always find a safer, more productive and sustainable way. That's why, with 16 000+ professionals in over 50 countries, we are trusted every day to lift, handle and move what the world needs.

Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment which is free from any form of discrimination. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Other Protected Category.