Shipping Container Sales
Tom Kraemer Inc
Carlton, MN
Full-time
Sales
Posted on June 13, 2025
Join our growing team at our new location in Carlton!
Tom Kraemer Inc. is seeking a motivated and customer-focused Shipping Container Salesperson. This position combines both inside and outside sales responsibilities, focusing on the sale and rental of shipping containers. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about building relationships, responding to inquiries, following up on leads, and providing excellent customer service. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to business growth while playing a hands-on part in selling and renting containers directly to customers.
Key Responsibilities:
Sales & Lead Management:
Answer inbound sales calls and follow up on leads to convert them into sales or rentals.
Engage with customers to understand their container needs and provide tailored solutions.
Actively prospect and generate leads through online platforms, referrals, local networking, and occasional cold calling.
Build and maintain strong relationships with customers to ensure repeat business and customer retention.
Provide accurate and timely quotes for container sales and rentals.
Manage the sales pipeline utilizing processes and software, from first contact through to closing deals and post-sale follow-up.
Manage and grow customer accounts to maintain a high level of satisfaction and loyalty.
Demonstrate container features and benefits by showcasing available stock in the yard.
Sell container modifications, ensuring customers receive the appropriate solutions to meet their needs.
Daily to weekly inspect inventory at primary location. Maintain working knowledge of companywide inventory.
Participate in occasional container repair or cleanup projects.
Customer Service & Operations:
Provide exceptional customer service by responding to inquiries, solving issues, and addressing concerns promptly.
Assist with managing the flow of container inventory, ensuring availability and scheduling for customer orders.
Coordinate with dispatch and operations teams to ensure timely and accurate delivery.
Maintain detailed records of customer interactions, sales activities, and leads in the CRM system.
Marketing & Community Engagement:
Assist with local marketing efforts to promote the Carlton location and generate new business.
Build and strengthen relationships with local businesses, construction contractors, and other potential customers.
Represent the company at industry events and community activities to raise brand awareness and foster growth.
Qualifications:
2+ years of sales experience, ideally in an industrial, construction, or logistics environment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present and explain product options clearly.
Ability to build rapport with customers and close sales effectively.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and comfortable using CRM tools.
Valid driver’s license with the ability to travel to meet customers.
Willingness to work outdoors and actively engage with customers in the yard to showcase available containers.
Ability to operate a forklift is a plus.
Basic skills in container repair is a plus.
Compensation & Additional Information:
Full-time position (40+ hours/week).
Competitive salary.
Health benefits, 401(k), and opportunities for professional growth and development within the company.
Click Apply Now to email us your resume OR call 320-685-8226 with questions and for more details
Tom Kraemer Inc. is seeking a motivated and customer-focused Shipping Container Salesperson. This position combines both inside and outside sales responsibilities, focusing on the sale and rental of shipping containers. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about building relationships, responding to inquiries, following up on leads, and providing excellent customer service. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to business growth while playing a hands-on part in selling and renting containers directly to customers.
Key Responsibilities:
Sales & Lead Management:
Answer inbound sales calls and follow up on leads to convert them into sales or rentals.
Engage with customers to understand their container needs and provide tailored solutions.
Actively prospect and generate leads through online platforms, referrals, local networking, and occasional cold calling.
Build and maintain strong relationships with customers to ensure repeat business and customer retention.
Provide accurate and timely quotes for container sales and rentals.
Manage the sales pipeline utilizing processes and software, from first contact through to closing deals and post-sale follow-up.
Manage and grow customer accounts to maintain a high level of satisfaction and loyalty.
Demonstrate container features and benefits by showcasing available stock in the yard.
Sell container modifications, ensuring customers receive the appropriate solutions to meet their needs.
Daily to weekly inspect inventory at primary location. Maintain working knowledge of companywide inventory.
Participate in occasional container repair or cleanup projects.
Customer Service & Operations:
Provide exceptional customer service by responding to inquiries, solving issues, and addressing concerns promptly.
Assist with managing the flow of container inventory, ensuring availability and scheduling for customer orders.
Coordinate with dispatch and operations teams to ensure timely and accurate delivery.
Maintain detailed records of customer interactions, sales activities, and leads in the CRM system.
Marketing & Community Engagement:
Assist with local marketing efforts to promote the Carlton location and generate new business.
Build and strengthen relationships with local businesses, construction contractors, and other potential customers.
Represent the company at industry events and community activities to raise brand awareness and foster growth.
Qualifications:
2+ years of sales experience, ideally in an industrial, construction, or logistics environment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present and explain product options clearly.
Ability to build rapport with customers and close sales effectively.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and comfortable using CRM tools.
Valid driver’s license with the ability to travel to meet customers.
Willingness to work outdoors and actively engage with customers in the yard to showcase available containers.
Ability to operate a forklift is a plus.
Basic skills in container repair is a plus.
Compensation & Additional Information:
Full-time position (40+ hours/week).
Competitive salary.
Health benefits, 401(k), and opportunities for professional growth and development within the company.
Click Apply Now to email us your resume OR call 320-685-8226 with questions and for more details
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