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Blanchard Machinery

Sells and rents heavy equipment in South Carolina

Inside Sales Representative - Machine

Full-TimeDeadline 9/21/27
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's
Summerville, SC, USA
In PersonMonthly travel to assigned territory locations outside the home branch is required.
Sales & Account ManagementAccount Executive

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • A customer-centric mindset and the ability to build strong relationships are required.
  • Ability to work independently with limited supervision is required.
  • Personal commitment to excellent customer service is required.
  • Ability to quickly develop rapport with customers over the phone is required.
  • Time management and teamwork skills are required.
  • Ability to learn and navigate new software quickly is required; training will be provided on customer relationship management, inventory, and quoting systems.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills are required.
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities, meet deadlines, and work well under pressure is required.
  • The employee must be physically present at designated worksite locations.
  • The role requires standing, stooping, squatting, pushing, pulling, twisting, turning, lifting, and the ability to see, read, and write.
  • Ability to use a computer and other technology to complete job responsibilities is required.
Responsibilities
  • Contribute to a positive work environment and promote the company vision, mission, and values.
  • Complete all job responsibilities safely and promote a safe and healthy work environment.
  • Travel monthly to assigned territory locations outside the home branch to support coverage, customer relationships, and retail presence.
  • Make and document daily outbound calls in the customer relationship management system.
  • Serve walk-in retail customers.
  • Build relationships with coworkers, including the outside sales team and branch employees.
  • Qualify inbound and marketing-sourced leads.
  • Contribute to territory market share, outbound-call, and lead-generation performance goals.
  • Maintain retail showroom displays and pricing.
  • Build long-term customer relationships focused on mutual growth.
  • Complete monthly safety and product training.
  • Work inside and outside throughout the year.
  • Perform other assigned duties.
Desired Qualifications
  • Bilingual ability is a plus.
  • Previous machine, sales, or construction experience is preferred.
  • A college degree is preferred.
  • High energy, self-motivation, a strong work ethic, and a results-oriented approach are preferred.
  • Focus on continuous process improvement is preferred.

About the company

Blanchard Machinery sells and rents heavy and compact equipment to contractors and other businesses across South Carolina. Its range includes Cat machines and attachments alongside equipment from other manufacturers, while Blanchard Energy supplies generators and marine engines. Customers can buy used machines, order replacement parts, and arrange maintenance or field repairs through the dealer's service network. The business earns revenue from equipment and parts sales, rentals, and service agreements that help owners maintain machines over their working lives. Established in 1982, Blanchard Machinery is headquartered in West Columbia, South Carolina.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

West Columbia, SC

Founded

1982

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What believers are saying

  • Full-time hires gain profit-sharing eligibility the next quarter: quarterly payouts include a year-end true-up when annual goals are achieved.
  • Full-time leave starts at three weeks: Blanchard's paid time off sits alongside paid holidays.
  • Sponsored trainees have a direct route to work: ThinkBIG guarantees Blanchard employment after graduation.

What critics are saying

  • Retirement matching requires tenure: employees need one year of service and 1,000 hours before qualifying.
  • ThinkBIG admission is selective: July entry requires college acceptance and limited dealer sponsorship.
  • ThinkBIG classroom hours are unpaid: hourly wages apply only to work during dealership internships.

What makes Blanchard Machinery unique

  • Leadership stays in one family: fourth-generation executives include President Boyd Blanchard and Executive Vice President Joseph Rozier Blanchard.
  • Rebuilds extend the repair business: Cat Certified machine rebuilds include over 350 tests and replacement of over 7,000 parts.
  • Electrical work reaches beyond generators: Blanchard Energy tests protective relays and medium-voltage cables.

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