

Account Development Specialist (Sales)
Aston Carter
Posted Friday, September 12, 2025
Posting ID: JP-005540590
Job Title: Sales Representative
Job Description
We are seeking a successful Sales Person who will build strong customer relationships, evaluate their needs, and ensure quality and accuracy throughout the quoting, production, and sales process of capital equipment.
Responsibilities
- Achieve sales goals provided by Sales Manager with your input.
- Meet or exceed set profit targets.
- Develop and maintain strong customer relationships.
- Forecast annual, quarterly, and monthly sales goals.
- Present equipment solutions to customers via Microsoft Teams or in person.
- Travel for sales calls as needed locally and nationally.
- Generate quotes and update stages of sales cycle in our CRM program and Quoting Program.
- Perform pre- and post-sales duties.
- Attend industry trade shows.
- Generate interest in the brand.
- Operate in an independent and self-motivated environment.
- Learn the full product line, including industrial processing equipment and tanks.
Essential Skills
- 5+ years of Sales experience, ideally from manufacturing/industrial.
- Hands-on approach and willingness to learn the industry, specifically industrial manufacturing.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Capital Equipment Sales Experience.
- Bachelor's degree.
- Proficiency in CRM software.
- Upselling skills.
Work Environment
The work environment is 100% in-office when not with clients. The role requires travel once a month, which could be local or national. The candidate will work closely with other Sales people, Engineers, service technicians, and shipping personnel in a small office with a warehouse in the back.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Gurnee, Illinois.
Contact Information
Email: nicandersen@astoncarter.com