Outside Sales Representative, Entertainment (USA)
Location: Flexible
Job Type: Full-time
Company: LIFTKET USA
Application to: [email protected]
About LIFTKET USA
LIFTKET USA is a provider of professional lifting technology for the entertainment industry. We support customers across many sectors including special events, exhibitions, concerts touring, theatre, motion picture, television, theme parks and permanent installations in venues.
As part of an established international group, LIFTKET USA offers high-quality products and expertise to customers throughout the United States and beyond. This position offers the opportunity to be a part of our fast-growing U.S. operation.
From our two globally renowned entertainment brands, CHAINMASTER and MOVEKET, we offer premium lifting products for entertainment rigging, automation and control solutions.
The role
As an Outside Sales Representative, the successful candidate will be traveling throughout the USA to grow our presence and further establish the footprint in the Entertainment Production market.
This would involve:
- Presenting our product portfolio to prospective customers such as rental companies, technical directors, audio/visual installation suppliers, specifiers, consultants and procurement departments.
- Visiting all forms of performing arts, entertainment and live event venues as well as businesses which support such venues and events.
- Building strong one-to-one relationships with prospective customers.
- Working closely with our wider sales team and technical department to provide solutions to customers’ requirements.
- Representing LIFTKET USA at trade shows, conferences, exhibitions and other industry gatherings.
- Travelling regularly to build a network of contacts and customers, nationwide.
- Learning about peoples’ rigging needs and turning conversations into orders.
We are looking for someone who is:
- Independent, energetic, organised and outgoing and who loves being on the move.
- Ready to travel extensively and comfortable being away from home on a regular basis.
- From abackground in live event production, theatre, stagecraft or house of worship production.
- Experienced in sales in any sector. We can teach you about the products and the market.
Qualifications & Experience
Required
- A valid driver’s license and be able and willing to travel by air.
- Permanent Resident or U.S. Citizen, residing in the U.S.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills.
- Excellent written and spoken communication (English) and customer service skills.
- Keen attention to detail and accuracy.
- Comfortable working as part of a team and independently.
- Good computer skills, including Microsoft Office and G-Suite applications.
Preferred
- Experience in the Entertainment industry, especially the rigging sector, would be greatly beneficial but is not essential.
- Experience preparing quotations, bid tenders and sales documentation.
What We Offer
- A key role within a growing U.S. division of a successful global business.
- Full training on LIFTKET products, systems and procedures.
- The opportunity to work within the exciting live events and entertainment industry.
- The stability and resources of an international group of companies established in 1948.
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- A people-focused work environment where initiative, responsibility, creative thinking and contribution are highly valued.
Apply Today
If you thrive in a sales role and like to travel, meet new people and take pride in good customer service, we want to hear from you.
Location: La Vergne, Tennessee
Job Type: Full-time
Company: LIFTKET USA
Start Date: asap
Application
Mail: [email protected]