We are seeking a Senior Rigging Salesperson to drive new business development, manage complex industrial sales opportunities, and build long-term customer relationships within the rigging and machinery-moving industry. This role is ideal for an experienced sales professional with an established network, strong commercial instincts, and the ability to develop opportunities from initial prospecting through project close.
Position Responsibilities
Business Development
- Identify and develop new business opportunities within industrial rigging, machinery moving, and related services.
- Act as a hunter by proactively identifying prospective customers and cultivating new relationships.
- Leverage established industry relationships to generate qualified opportunities.
- Build and maintain a strong sales pipeline across assigned markets.
- Develop long-term relationships with customers, contractors, manufacturers, and other industry stakeholders.
Project Scoping & Sales
- Originate, qualify, and scope industrial rigging and machinery-moving opportunities.
- Collaborate with internal operations and technical teams to develop appropriate project approaches and solutions.
- Understand customer requirements and translate them into viable service opportunities.
- Prepare proposals, negotiate terms, and close profitable projects.
- Monitor opportunities from initial contact through contract award.
Customer Relationship Management
- Serve as a trusted advisor to customers throughout the sales process.
- Maintain regular communication with existing and prospective customers.
- Identify opportunities for repeat business and account expansion.
- Represent the organization professionally at customer meetings, industry events, and networking activities.
Market Development
- Research market trends, competitors, customer needs, and emerging opportunities.
- Develop strategies to expand market presence and increase revenue.
- Maintain accurate sales activity, pipeline, and forecasting information.
- Partner with internal teams to ensure a smooth transition from sales to project execution.
Prerequisites
- Proven experience in industrial sales, rigging, machinery moving, heavy equipment, construction, or a closely related field.
- Demonstrated success in business development and new-account acquisition.
- Established relationships within industrial, construction, manufacturing, or related markets that can be lawfully leveraged.
- Strong understanding of complex B2B sales cycles and project-based selling.
- Ability to understand and communicate technical requirements associated with rigging and machinery-moving projects.
- Strong negotiation, presentation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Demonstrated ability to independently manage a sales territory and pipeline.
- Willingness to travel throughout the assigned market as required.
- Commercial moving experience is a plus but is not required.
Certifications (Preferred, but not Required)
- Relevant sales, construction, rigging, or project management certifications.
- Industry-specific safety or rigging credentials are a plus.
- Additional technical training related to heavy equipment, machinery moving, or industrial services is beneficial.
What the Role Offers
- Base salary of $70,000–$90,000 per year.
- Uncapped commission based on gross profit.
- Target total cash compensation of approximately $155,000–$195,000.
- Home-based work structure with flexibility and autonomy.
- Opportunity to build and manage a significant industrial sales territory.
- Ability to leverage existing industry relationships while developing new accounts.
- Direct involvement in complex, high-value industrial projects.
- Opportunity to work closely with experienced technical and operations teams.
- Strong earning potential tied directly to sales performance and profitability.
Why Hudson?
Hudson provides access to a diverse industrial and commercial market with established connections to manufacturing, construction, logistics, and infrastructure-related businesses. The area offers opportunities for an experienced salesperson to develop relationships across multiple industries while serving customers throughout the broader New England market.