Business Development Sales and Operations Assistant

Specialty Fitness Equipment is one of the fitness equipment industry's premier full service provider of Commercial, Medical and Residential Fitness Equipment distributed throughout the country.

Specialty Fitness Equipment represents more leading top-quality brand-name commercial and residential fitness equipment manufacturers than any other fitness equipment dealer such as True Fitness, Torque, Batca, Body-Solid, Bodycraft, Cascade, Echelon Fitness, Stairmaster, Sports Art, BeaverFit and Spirit Commercial Fitness and Medical!

At this time we are seeking a goal-oriented, entrepreneurial spirited, energetic business development commercial sales and operations assistant professional to join our team. Our representative will assist our sales team and delivery installation team in all aspects of the business. Our representative along with our sales team will work exclusive markets and/or territories, be provided with product training, substantial marketing assistance, leads, and other sales related tools and materials that help with our sales teams production and efficiency. The opportunity is designed to promote growth within our company as a team and individually.

Specialty Fitness Equipment is a full sales and service provider offering personalized, consultative fitness amenity equipment services including:

• 2D & 3D facility equipment layouts
• Turn Key Solutions including flooring, equipment and fitness accessories
• Equipment Selections
• Leasing Options
• White Glove Delivery and Installation
• Service and Preventative Maintenance
• Used Equipment, Equipment Trade-In and Removal

Specialty Fitness Equipment specializes in many commercial markets including:

• Athletic Training Centers
• Corporate Wellness
• Country Clubs & Golf Clubs
• Hotels, Resorts & Spas
• Medical and Physical Therapy
• Multi Family, Student Housing and Senior Living Communities
• Municipal Recreation Centers
• Personal Training Studios
• Police and Fire Departments
• Schools, Colleges, and Universities
• Professional Sports Teams

Visit our website at www.specialtyfitnessequipment.com to learn more about our company.

A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL:

• Assist in sourcing & developing new business leads
• Correspond and meet with current and prospective customers
• Maintain long-term consultative relationship with clients for repeat business
• Assist Sales team in meeting and exceeding sales goals
• Focus on results and have a strong work ethic
• Be resourceful & take responsibility for controlling own success in our business growth
• Be committed & loyal to career building & growth, within caring, supportive Family owned company
• Be highly organized and detail oriented with professional presentation ability
• Have Strong verbal and written communications skills
• PC proficient
• Organized, energetic, self-starting, team player with high standards and solid work ethic focused on making the customer matter
• Energetic Entrepreneurial Attitude
• Business or Fitness Degree Preferred
• 2 years of experience in the Fitness Industry Preferred
• At least 2 years of B2B sales experience
• Should be organized, presentable, professional, flexible, driven and energetic
• Proactively identify new prospects for offerings and position Specialty Fitness Equipment as a recognized Leader in the commercial fitness equipment industry
• Assist in developing a well-balanced, growing pipeline of opportunities
• Advance opportunities using an appropriate application of phone and in-person meetings drawing in appropriate resources from specialists, services and senior management as needed
• With support from customer operations, services and senior management develop and position an appropriate commercial pricing proposal and commercial agreements
• Participate in internal sales meetings and progress updates as needed
• Maintain documentation and materials in support of the above objectives
• Proven "hunter" new business sales skills for pro-actively identifying, prospecting, developing and closing net new opportunities with demonstrated success
• Proven "farmer" of existing accounts in maintaining long-term business partnerships and opportunities
• Able to lift over 150lbs, Ability to sit, stand, bend, light equipment assembly, installation and effectively demonstrate exercise equipment and move inventory.

Assistant Responsibilities include :

• Learning fitness equipment features, benefits, and technical specifications.
• Learning to identify buyer’s facility goals and special equipment needs.
• Presenting buyers with equipment recommendations based on those needs.
• Assist sales team with closing sales and professionally handling operational logistics at the time of sale.
• Assist following up with customers after the sale to ensure 100% customer loyalty.
• Supporting the needs of the corporate office and the Marketing Department.
• Support the needs of the White Glove Delivery and installation team when needed to deliver, assemble, move and install fitness equipment.

Qualifications:

• 2 year experience in the Fitness Industry
• At Least 2 years of proven Outside B2B Sales experience
• Have a proven track record of success selling
• Be extremely professional and able to make high-level sales presentations.
• Have an outstanding attitude and commitment to Customer Service.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Feel confident making presentations in one-on-one and/or group settings.
• Be extremely personable and able to build rapport with sales team and customers.
• Thrive working independently in an entrepreneurial environment.
• Ability to work closely with diverse group of people
• Clean Drivers License (required)- minimum of 5 years
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, light equipment assembly, effectively demonstrate exercise equipment and move inventory.
• Lift over 150lbs
• Business or Fitness Degree preferred
• PC Proficient and Google Sketchup

All Specialty Fitness Equipment employees are supported by our executive support staff through our headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio.

SALARY AND WAGES:

Starting compensation plan is base commission bonus upon achievement of team sales goals. We offer the right candidate unlimited learning and earning potential depending on performance. We have an industry-leading uncapped commission structure to allow for pipeline ramp up, bonuses and internal company growth.

NOTES:

Telecommuting is allowed.

Additional Salary Information: Annual earnings expected to increase to over $100,000 within 3-5 years for the right individual with a driven growth mindset.

Required experience:

• sales: 2 years B2B
• fitness equipment knowledge: 2 years

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Compensation Package:

• Bonus opportunities
• Commission pay
• Yearly bonus

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Sales Experience: 2 years (Required)
• Assembly: 2 years (Preferred)
• Business development: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Cleveland, OH 44128: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,000 - $65,000