Equipment Sales Specialist
Hillyard, Inc. is currently seeking an Equipment Sales Specialist to join our Sales team in Columbus, OH.
Do you enjoy working with equipment, building lasting customer relationships, and helping businesses find the right solutions?
Are you mechanical inclined but equally passionate about working with people?
If you''re looking for a career that combines your technical expertise with consultative outside sales, this could be the opportunity you''ve been waiting for.
As an Equipment Sales Specialist, you''ll work directly with customers to assess their equipment needs, demonstrate industry-leading commercial cleaning equipment, and recommend solutions that improve productivity, operational efficiency, and overall facility health. You''ll partner closely with our Account Managers to identify new opportunities, grow equipment sales throughout the territory, and deliver exceptional customer experiences from the initial meeting through installation.
What You''ll Do
- Meet with customers to access their equipment needs and recommend the most effective cleaning equipment solutions.
- Demonstrate commercial cleaning equipment and educate customers on product features, and return on investment.
- Support Account Managers by introducing equipment solutions to new and existing customers.
- Develop opportunities for equipment replacement programs, planned maintenance agreements and equipment upgrades.
- Coordinate and execute onsite equipment demonstrations, ensuring proper setup, operation, and follow-up.
- Prepare equipment quotations, proposals, and product recommendations in collaboration with the sales team.
- Manage the equipment sales pipeline by tracking opportunities, maintaining CRM records, and following up on leads.
- Train customer personnel on the proper operation, maintenance, and safe use of equipment.
- Build strong relationships with customers, vendors, and internal sales & service teams.
- Participate in regional trade shows, customer events, open houses, and product demonstrations.
- Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, competitor offerings, and manufacturer product updates.
- Achieve equipment sales goals and contribute to overall company revenue and profitability objectives.
What We''re Looking For
- Experience in outside sales, equipment sales, customer-facing technical roles, or related industries.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to understand, demonstrate and explain equipment operations and functionality.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
- Self-motivated and results driven, with the ability to work independently while managing a territory.
- Strong customer service and consultative selling skills with the ability to identify customer needs and recommend effective solutions.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn CRM and other business tools.
- Excellent organizational, time management, and follow-up skills.
- Valid driver''s license with the ability to travel throughout the assigned territory.
Experience That Transfers Well
We encourage candidates with backgrounds in the following industries to apply:
- Industrial or manufacturing equipment
- Construction equipment
- Material handling equipment
- Automotive sales
- Landscaping equipment sales
- Pressure Washer sales
- Facility maintenance
- Commercial cleaning equipment
- Technical service or field service
- Business-to-business outside sales
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- Spend your time with customers-not behind a desk.
- Blend mechanical knowledge with relationship-focused sales.
- Established customer base with opportunities for growth.
- Variety of customer visits, demonstrations, and trade shows.
- Strong support from an experienced sales team.
- Family-owned company with more than 119 years of success.
- Opportunity to build a long-term sales career.
Why Hillyard?
Since 1907, Hillyard has helped customers create clean, safe, and healthy environments through innovative products, equipment, and service solutions.
We provide the training, support, and resources needed for motivated professionals to build successful careers while enjoying the independence of working in the field.
What''s in It for You?
- Monday-Friday day shift schedule
- Competitive salary and bonus program
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Industry-leading 401(k) and profit-sharing program
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Professional sales and product training
- Career growth opportunities
Turn Your Mechanical Knowledge Into a Sales Career
If you enjoy working with equipment, solving customer challenges, and building lasting relationships, we''d love to hear from you. Apply today and join the Hillyard Sales Team.
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Hillyard is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.