Wisconsin Lifting Specialists Inc., prides itself on being the state’s largest lifting rigging supplier and is the most trusted source for solutions in lifting related applications.As an Inside Sales Representative, I partner with the inside/outside sales teams and management to drive the company's goals. I am our customers advocate by responding and providing solutions to inquiries over the phone, internet and in person. Responsibilities include providing exceptional customer service that exceeds expectations as well as collaborating internally with manufacturing, sales, management and administration to provide operational excellence.

Promoted and sold material handling equipment, storage systems and ergonomic solutions to a wide variety of industrial and manufacturing end-users. Utilized inside sales skills by phone and internet to manage and facilitate sales in a Western U.S. regional territory and local Southeast Wisconsin territory.Performed outside sales functions to expand and facilitate growth in a Southeast Wisconsin territory.Used ACT Sales Database management system on a daily basis to coordinate and monitor all sales activity in territory. Communicated with suppliers and co-workers to produce cost worksheets and quotes that would provide the best application solutions for customers. Advised and explained technical equipment concepts to help guide customers. Facilitated and completed parts orders and provided exceptional customer service

Manage and maintain the rental business of the Waukesha, WI facility by assisting the sales team, branch manager and other divisions within Fabick Cat. Fabick Cat is the authorized dealer of Caterpillar equipment, prime and stand-by power systems, parts and service, compact construction and rental equipment. Headquartered in Fenton, Missouri they have been in business for over 100 years.

Secured sales and rental agreements with customers in construction, utility, public works, material handling and other industries. Promoted the products offered including truck mounted telescoping and knuckle-boom cranes, bucket trucks, aerial work platforms and trailers throughout the state of Wisconsin that resulted in an 11.5% increase in sales for the year.

Facilitated the exchange of heavy construction equipment rental and sales information with sales management, field sales personnel, service and parts departments, office administration, suppliers and customers. Produced quotations and purchase orders . Monitored rental fleet availability. Arranged, tracked and communicated new order deliveries. Coordinated processes between sales and service regarding machine preparation for rentals and new equipment sales. This was a newly created position that I successfully implemented, developed and managed for over 12 years that directly resulted in increased company efficiencies and revenues.

Executed sales and rental contracts in 5 county southeast Wisconsin territory

Sold industrial cranes, hoists, lifting devices and rigging to various manufacturing and industrial businesses throughout southeastern Wisconsin. Performed safety seminars and OSHA required inspections on lifting equipment. Developed a database of 200+ customers from this newly created territory. Consistently increased revenues over the duration of this position.

Developed and managed clerical accounts for a commercial staffing firm.

Provided health and sanitation products to industries and businesses throughout central Wisconsin and metro Milwaukee, WI.