Account Development Specialist (Sales)

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.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.44 - $31.25/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Gurnee,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 26, 2025.

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.