Field Sales Technical Associate - Southern California Area

POSITION SUMMARY                                     

The Field Sales Technical Associate is a full-time customer-facing support role designed to augment top-performing sales professionals in the field. Acting as a high-impact apprentice this role accelerates order generation by executing technical pre-sales activitiesincluding customer visits data gathering and quote preparationunder the direct mentorship of a senior service sales representative. This role is foundational for building future sales or operational leaders by developing technical and commercial acumen in real-world settings. Success will be measured by incremental sales enabled accuracy of pre-sales documentation and demonstrated growth in technical and customer-facing capabilities. This role is part of the Flex Plan initiative and will collaborate with the Control Tower to prioritize high-potential opportunities and execute field tasks efficiently. Top performers may advance into sales TSM FOM TOM or service operations roles as part of our leadership development track.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attend customer sites with the senior sales representative to gather technical measurements and scope service opportunities.
• Draft and assist in the preparation of customer quotes using field data.
• Learn to identify sales opportunities during customer interactions.
• Support sales pipeline documentation and CRM data hygiene.
• Participate in territory planning sessions and prioritize leads with input from the Control Tower team.
• Continuously develop knowledge of cranes components and service offerings.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of sales growth and technical training.

Qualifications :

REQUIRED SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Strong mechanical or technical aptitude with a willingness to learn sales processes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with both customers and internal teams.
• Proactive organized and self-directed under mentorship.
• Able to interpret basic technical diagrams and specifications (training provided).
• High integrity curiosity and commitment to follow-through.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• 13 years of relevant field experience in industrial maintenance technical support or customer service OR recent graduate of a technical program with demonstrated aptitude.
• Prior exposure to mechanical/electrical systems or industrial environments strongly preferred.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Travel up to 50% within assigned territory.
• Valid drivers license required.
• Willingness to work in manufacturing and service environments.

Additional Information :

What we offer:

Benefits: Medical Plan Dental Vision 401k plan with a match from day one identity theft protection accident insurance travel insurance and so much more!

Vacation: 2 weeks of vacation per year (pro-rated for the first year depending on start date). 5-12 years of service 3 weeks. 13 years of service 4 weeks.

Sick Leave: 5 days of Sick Leave per year. Pro-rated the first year after 90 days of service

Holidays: 10 paid holidays per year

Konecranes moves what matters. Konecranes is a global leader in material handling solutions serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most because we know we can always find a safer more productive and sustainable way. Thats why with 16 000 professionals in over 50 countries we are trusted every day to lift handle and move what the world needs.

Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment which is free from any form of discrimination. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Other Protected Category.

Konecranes Inc. and its affiliates will not accept resumes from external recruiters or agencies without a Service Agreement and Agency Portal submission. Any resumes sent without a Service Agreement and Agency Portal submission with Konecranes Inc. are void of any fees and free for internal use. Applicable Konecranes data protection obligations are the responsibility of the agency.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time