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Are you ready to take your sales career on the road?

VanderZiel Machinery & Sales is looking for a driven, self-starting Machine Sales Representative to join our team and serve machine shops, manufacturers, and industrial clients across West Michigan.

🔧 About the Role

As our new Machine Sales Represenative you’ll hit the road to build relationships, close deals, and grow our presence across the region. Your days will include on-site demos, cold calls, quoting projects, and following up through our Salesforce CRM. This isn’t just sales—it’s about delivering value and building trust in every interaction.

Expect consistent travel throughout your assigned territory and a rewarding, fast-paced environment where no two days look the same.

💼 Key Responsibilities

Sales & Business Development

• Identify and qualify leads via cold calls, referrals, site visits, and trade shows

• Present and demo new & used machinery, service packages, and parts

• Prepare quotes and negotiate deals using Salesforce CRM

• Track opportunities, forecast sales, and manage the full sales cycle

Customer Relationship Management

• Build strong relationships with shop managers, engineers, and key decision-makers

• Work closely with internal service and parts teams to deliver seamless post-sale support

• Respond quickly to customer needs, questions, or issues

Territory Management

• Strategically plan travel and client visits for optimal coverage

• Accurately log interactions, expenses, and activities in CRM

• Represent VanderZiel at trade shows and vendor events

✅ What We’re Looking For

• 2+ years of outside sales experience (machine tool or industrial preferred)

• Technical understanding of fabrication or metalworking machinery

• Professional, polished communication and presentation skills

• A track record of cold outreach success and consistent sales growth

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Salesforce

• Valid driver’s license and local travel availability

• A bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or similar field is a bonus

🤝 Why Join VanderZiel?

We’re not your average dealership. VanderZiel Machinery is family-owned, tight-knit, and deeply rooted in the Midwest manufacturing scene. We’re proud of our legacy, and we’re looking for someone who shares our passion for helping American manufacturers succeed.

This role offers real growth potential—with the tools, support, and mentorship to thrive.

🎁 What We Offer

• Competitive compensation tailored to experience

• Health & dental benefits

• Retirement plan with employer match

• HSA options

• Ongoing training and career development opportunities

🚀 Ready to Apply?

If you’re eager to hit the ground running and want to grow your career in industrial sales, we’d love to hear from you. Bring your drive, and we’ll supply the tools to succeed.

👉 Apply today and become part of the VanderZiel team that’s shaping the future of American manufacturing.

Contact us today

Accounting@vanderzielmachinery.com