Outside Sales Representative (In-Plant Specialist)

At Arbon Equipment, a Rite-Hite Company, your work makes an impact. We deliver industry-leading solutions that keep workplaces safe, productive, and efficient. When you join Arbon Equipment, you’re not just selling or servicing equipment – you’re building trusted partnerships with customers and growing your career with a company backed by the strength of Rite-Hite’s global innovation.

Job Description:

Rite-Hite Sales Professionals work within protected territories to represent our various lines of products and services. Our customer base includes anyone with a warehouse, emphasis on Fortune 500 manufacturers and distribution centers. This position is responsible for selling capital equipment lines including machine guarding equipment, industrial fans, modular wall and curtain systems, mezzanines, lift tables, in-plant offices, and related equipment. This is an outside sales position, with responsibility for growing existing accounts, prospecting and securing new customers, and introducing new products and services.

This position covers Tacoma, WA and surrounding territories. 

Required Experience:

Rite-Hite sells the best, and we hire the best. Successful candidates will have outside sales experience in the material handling industry and are comfortable working with customers across manufacturing, distribution, and warehouse environments.

Successful candidates will bring:

• A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) and at least 3 years of proven outside sales success in an industrial or commercial setting, preferably within material handling

• Direct experience selling or supporting material handling equipment and solutions (e.g., forklifts, racking, conveyors, automation, or warehouse systems)

• The ability to engage confidently with customers on the plant floor or warehouse, identifying operational challenges and recommending practical, value-driven solutions

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence decision-makers from operators to senior leadership

• A solid mechanical aptitude and comfort discussing technical products, specifications, and system capabilities

• In-depth knowledge of your assigned territory and customer base, with the ability to build and execute strategic territory and account plans

• Strong organizational and time-management skills, enabling you to effectively plan your days, prioritize opportunities, and consistently cover your territory

What We Offer

At Arbon Equipment – A Rite-Hite Company, we take care of our people – because when you’re supported, you can do your best work. Our benefits are designed to support your health, your future and your life outside of work:

• Health & Well-being: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus life and disability insurance. A robust well-being program with an opportunity to receive an extra day off and more.

• Financial Security: A strong retirement savings program with 401(k), company match, and profit sharing.

• Time for You: Paid holidays, vacation time, and personal/sick days each year.

Join us and build a career where you’re supported – at work and beyond.

Rite-Hite is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. In accordance with VEVRAA, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for protected veterans. We are also committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace for the safety of our employees and customers.

The hiring range for this position in USA-WA-Seattle is $83,200.00-$124,950.00 per year based on a 40-hour work week. The number of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus opportunity may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of benefits including medical, dental, life, and vision insurance, disability, a 401(k) plan, profit sharing, and PTO/vacation.