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Lechner Services Uniform Rental is a family-owned and operated business in Mount Prospect, Illinois. We have been serving the Chicagoland area since 1971. We work together as a team, giving mutual respect to all of our co-workers.
Lechner Services is an equal opportunity company and offers the following benefits to all our employees:
- Competitive Pay
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Package
- Paid Vacation and Holidays
- Career Advancement Opportunities
Job Description
As a third-generation, family-owned business, Lechner Services is looking for a qualified and ambitious individual eager to grow their career.
The Route Service Representative is the face of Lechner Services. The ideal candidate will be extremely independent, ambitious, and success-driven.
In this position, you will cater to the needs of a diverse and dynamic client base.
What Lechner Employees Enjoy:
- Competitive wages and bonus structure
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Company matching 401K
- Company paid training
- Paid time off
- Growth and development opportunities
Essential job functions:
- Safely complete daily servicing of all clients in company provided vehicle
- Build strong relationships and open lines of communication with our customers
- Maintain a safe, efficient, and professional route
- Cross-sell additional Lechner products and services
Skills and Competencies:
- Exceptional communication and business development skills
- Ability to lift up to 100 lbs. on an intermittent basis without assistance
- Basic PC proficiency
Work experience, requirements, and education:
- High School diploma/GED or equivalent
- experience in route-based service a plus
- 1 -3 + years in customer service, sales, or equivalent training
- 21 years of age or older
- Valid Driver license, clean driving record
- Ability to obtain applicable DOT Medical Card
Lechner Services is looking for a professional who is detail-oriented and able to multi-task to manage daily functions of collections and customer service in a timely manner while interacting with customers and fellow employees in a positive and respectful manner. To the qualified candidate we offer:
- Competitive health, dental and vision insurance
- Enrollment in 401K plan
Since 1971, Lechner Services has thrived as an independently owned industrial laundry provider with a unique ability to go above and beyond with responsive and committed values. Generations have trusted Lechner Services, and as a multi-generational, family-owned company, we have forged partnerships with our customers that last. By reinvesting in employees, the latest technology, and facilities, Lechner Services continues to focus on ways to improve the service it provides.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Monitor customer account details for non-payments, delayed payments, and other irregularities Research and resolve payment discrepancies
- Send out notices to overdue accounts/contact customers with delinquent accounts
- Develop a recovery system and initiate collection efforts
- Prepare weekly reports on outstanding account and give an explanation of activities
- Work with service team on past due and breach accounts
- Process daily credit card payments
- Preparation of accounts to be submitted to attorney Follow established procedures for processing credit card payments
- Carry out billing, collection, and reporting activities according to specific deadlines
Qualifications
The right candidate for this job will have a background which includes:
- Manage and overcome customer objections.
- Detail-Oriented, well organized.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Able to collaborate & work well with others
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and internet/email.
- Self-starter with the ability to manage time and meet deadlines.
- Accurate in information regarding account status
- Strong work ethic /Dependable
- Lechner and Sons is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Requirements
- High school or equivalent education as needed.
Job Description
Lechner Services is looking for a Sales Associate to join our Sales Team. To be successful in this role, you will need to have high-energy and unparalleled work ethic, as well as great in-person and written communication skills. You will use your communication skills to cultivate strong relationships with customers, from first contact until you pass the prospect off to our Sales Team. Lechner Services provides industry training including product knowledge, business development, and sales strategies. The Sales Associate will research and prospect while building their industry knowledge and expertise. This position is perfect for an individual looking to build a career in sales.
To the qualified candidate we offer:
- Competitive Pay
- Competitive health, dental and vision insurance
- Enrollment in 401K plan
- Mileage and Expense Reimbursement
- Computer
Since 1971, Lechner Services has thrived as an independently owned industrial laundry provider with a unique ability to go above and beyond with responsive and committed values. Generations have trusted Lechner Services, and as a multi-generational, family-owned company, we have forged partnerships with our customers that last. By reinvesting in employees, the latest technology, and facilities, Lechner Services continues to focus on ways to improve the service it provides.
Duties, essential functions, and competencies
- Qualify leads and setting up sales appointments to drive sales opportunities.
- Contacting potential customers through tele-prospecting, emails, LinkedIn, and other prospecting methods.
- Presenting our company to potential clients to generate interest.
- Proactively seek new business opportunities in the market.
- Set appointments each day using sales techniques taught by Lechner’s Sales Leadership Team.
- Stay up-to-date with new products/services and new pricing/payment plans.
- Increase company revenue by selling rental and facility service products.
- Utilize Lechner’s relationship management software program, Salesforce.com, to generate leads so that appointments may be set with qualified prospects.
- Maintain and update account information and activities within Salesforce.com.
- Have a thorough knowledge of Lechner’s products and services and how they are used.
- Provide prompt, effective solutions to customer needs.
- Coachable while working within a team environment.
- Motivated, self-starter with tenacity.
Requirements
- Represent the company in a positive manner, maintain a neat and professional appearance and act professionally at all times.
- Must maintain a neat and professional vehicle that is clean and organized.
- Strong presentation and communication skills with a consultative selling approach.
- Positive communication with customers, potential customers and co-workers.
- Clean driving record and valid driver’s license required.
- Highly competitive, friendly, and results oriented team members.
- Bachelor's Degree
- Bring a positive attitude paired with unmatched work ethic.
- Outgoing and enjoys friendly competition.
- Goal oriented and ambitious, with capacity and drive to reach and exceed expectations.
Lechner Services is looking to hire immediately for a Sales Professional to prospect a territory within the Chicagoland market. The Sales Professional is responsible for achieving their sales plan by securing new customers and to build a sales pipeline through continuous, on-going prospecting for new customers. Lechner Services provides industry training including product knowledge, business development, and sales strategies. Our Sales Professional negotiates pricing, product, service options, and coordinates necessary program sampling. This market has great potential for new business generation; the opportunity for professional and financial growth is substantial.
To the qualified candidate we offer:
- Base salary plus generous commission and bonus structure
- Competitive health, dental and vision insurance
- Enrollment in 401K plan
- Car allowance and fuel reimbursement
- Cell phone and laptop
Duties, Essential Functions, and Competencies
- Meet or exceed quarterly and annual sales revenue targets.
- Meet or exceed prospecting activity expectations as determined by Sales Management.
- Increase company revenue by selling rental and facility service products.
- Engage in prospecting including phone blocks, cold-calling, sales presentations, follow-up appointments, territory management, etc.
- Building and maintaining relationships, proposal preparation and presentation, and closing sales.
- Utilize Lechner’s relationship management software program, Salesforce.com, to generate leads so that appointments may be set with qualified prospects.
- Set appointments each day using sales techniques taught by Lechner’s Sales Leadership Team.
- Present proposals to prospects using the selling system and methods taught by the Lechner Sales Leadership Team.
- Follow up with potential customers on sales proposals and be involved in every step of the sales process from initial appointment to closing sale.
- Have a thorough knowledge of Lechner’s products and services and how they are used.
- Provide prompt, effective solutions to customer needs.
Requirements
- Represent the company in a positive manner, maintain a neat and professional appearance and act professionally at all times.
- Must maintain a neat and professional vehicle that is clean and organized.
- Demonstrated success in developing new business and generating sales leads within an assigned sales territory.
- Strong presentation and communication skills with a consultative selling approach.
- Positive communication with customers, potential customers and co-workers.
- Clean driving record and valid driver’s license required.
- Bachelor's degree preferred with a minimum of 3+ years of business-to-business, outside sales experience focused on new account generation, preferably selling a service.
- Experience with CRM tools preferred.
Physical Demands
- The ability to walk, stand, sit, talk, and listen repeatedly throughout the day.
- Lift and carry up to 40 pounds
- Use the computer, phone, copier and other office equipment throughout the day.
- Able to safely operate a vehicle and repeatedly enter and exit the vehicle.
Job Description
Lechner Services is looking for a Sales Professional to prospect a territory within the Chicagoland market. The Sales Professional is responsible for achieving their sales plan by securing new customers and to build a sales pipeline through continuous, on-going prospecting for new customers. Lechner Services provides industry training including product knowledge, business development, and sales strategies. Our Sales Professional negotiates pricing, product, service options, and coordinates necessary program sampling. This market has great potential for new business generation; the opportunity for professional and financial growth is substantial.
To the qualified candidate we offer:
- Base salary plus generous commission and bonus structure
- Competitive health, dental and vision insurance
- Enrollment in 401K plan
- Car allowance and fuel reimbursement
- Cell phone and laptop
Duties, Essential Functions, and Competencies
- Meet or exceed quarterly and annual sales revenue targets.
- Meet or exceed prospecting activity expectations as determined by Sales Management.
- Increase company revenue by selling rental and facility service products.
- Engage in prospecting including phone blocks, cold-calling, sales presentations, follow-up appointments, territory management, etc.
- Building and maintaining relationships, proposal preparation and presentation, and closing sales.
- Utilize Lechner’s relationship management software program, Salesforce.com, to generate leads so that appointments may be set with qualified prospects.
- Set appointments each day using sales techniques taught by Lechner’s Sales Leadership Team.
- Present proposals to prospects using the selling system and methods taught by the Lechner Sales Leadership Team.
- Follow up with potential customers on sales proposals and be involved in every step of the sales process from initial appointment to closing sale.
- Have a thorough knowledge of Lechner’s products and services and how they are used.
- Provide prompt, effective solutions to customer needs.
Requirements
- Represent the company in a positive manner, maintain a neat and professional appearance and act professionally at all times.
- Must maintain a neat and professional vehicle that is clean and organized.
- Demonstrated success in developing new business and generating sales leads within an assigned sales territory.
- Strong presentation and communication skills with a consultative selling approach.
- Positive communication with customers, potential customers and co-workers.
- Clean driving record and valid driver’s license required.
- Bachelor's degree preferred with a minimum of 3+ years of business-to-business, outside sales experience focused on new account generation, preferably selling a service.
- Experience with CRM tools preferred.
Physical Demands
- The ability to walk, stand, sit, talk, and listen repeatedly throughout the day.
- Lift and carry up to 40 pounds
- Use the computer, phone, copier and other office equipment throughout the day.
- Able to safely operate a vehicle and repeatedly enter and exit the vehicle.
Job Description
Lechner Services is looking for a Market Development Representative to broaden our service offering to our existing customers. The Market Development Representative is responsible for achieving their sales plan by prospecting our existing customers and adding additional products and services to those accounts. Lechner Services provides industry training including product knowledge, business development, and sales strategies. Our Market Development Representative negotiates pricing, product, service options, and coordinates necessary program sampling. Our market has great potential for new and existing business generation; the opportunity for professional and financial growth is substantial. To the qualified candidate we offer:
- Base salary plus generous commission and bonus structure
- Paid Time Off
- Competitive health, dental and vision insurance
- Enrollment in 401K plan with 6% matching.
- Car allowance, fuel card, and I-Pass
- Company Cell phone and laptop
Duties, Essential Functions, and Competencies
- Meet or exceed quarterly and annual sales revenue targets.
- Meet or exceed prospecting activity expectations as determined by Sales Management.
- Increase company revenue by selling rental and facility service products.
- Engage in prospecting including phone blocks, route rides, cold-calling, sales presentations, follow-up appointments, territory management, etc.
- Building and maintaining relationships, proposal preparation and presentation, and closing sales.
- Utilize Lechner’s relationship management software program, Salesforce.com, to generate leads so that appointments may be set with qualified prospects.
- Set appointments each day using sales techniques taught by Lechner’s Sales Leadership Team.
- Present proposals to prospects using the selling system and methods taught by the Lechner Sales Leadership Team.
- Have a thorough knowledge of Lechner’s products and services and how they are used.
- Provide prompt, effective solutions to customer needs.
Requirements
- Represent the company in a positive manner, maintain a neat and professional appearance, and act professionally at all times.
- Must maintain a neat and professional vehicle that is clean and organized.
- Strong presentation and communication skills with a consultative selling approach.
- Positive communication with customers, potential customers, and co-workers.
- Clean driving record and valid driver’s license required.
- Bachelor's degree preferred with 2+ years of business-to-business sales experience.
- Experience with CRM tools preferred.
Physical Demands
- The ability to walk, stand, sit, talk, and listen repeatedly throughout the day.
- Lift and carry up to 40 pounds
- Use the computer, phone, copier and other office equipment throughout the day.
- Able to safely operate a vehicle and repeatedly enter and exit the vehicle.
About Us
Since 1971, Lechner Services has thrived as an independently owned industrial laundry provider with a unique ability to go above and beyond with responsive and committed values. Generations have trusted Lechner Services, and as a multi-generational, family-owned company, we have forged partnerships with our customers that last. By reinvesting in employees, the latest technology, and facilities, Lechner Services continues to focus on ways to improve the service it provides.