Outside Sales Representative

The outside sales representative is responsible for increasing sales and gross profits by increasing business at current customers and developing new business at new customers within an assigned territory and/or group of assigned accounts. The outside sales representative is ultimately accountable for all sales activity in the assigned territory and/or group of assigned accounts.

Responsibilities:

• Participate with management in creating an annual forecast and territory sales plan with specific account strategies and measurable goals. Revise sales plan and account strategies as needed during the course of the year.
• Implement sales plan strategies throughout the course of the year.
• Develop new business at existing and new accounts by maximizing the number of sales calls creating and developing new opportunities and offering creative product and value-added service solutions to customers.
• Utilize CRM to keep track of all sales activity including sales calls and pipeline opportunities
• Involvement in decisions regarding pricing/gross margin and terms in an effort to maximize the profitability of all customer transactions.
• Interface with accounting department to resolve any customer related credit issues.
• Establish maintain and improve customer relationships and satisfaction.
• Communicate with branch and other company personnel frequently regarding territory activity including; leads quotes returns credit pricing/gross profit competition problems etc.
• Establish mutually productive working relationships with vendor reps. Meet with reps frequently and make joint sales calls as needed.
• Remain current on product and industry knowledge by attending sales meetings vendor training trade shows or reading trade journals. Learn and apply new product knowledge to enhance sales and personal professionalism.
• Attend all company and vendor meetings as required. Participate in a professional and constructive manner.
• Practice honesty and integrity in customer and vendor relations.
• Present a professional image at all times to other personnel customers and vendors. Use common courtesy and respect towards others.
• Submit all reports as required by sales manager on time.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Travel required (Y/N): Yes

Travel is 90% local; occasional overnight travel required

EEO/ADA Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application pre-employment testing or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process please contact Noelle Meunier at or by phone at .

Experience:

• Experience: 5 years in outside sales selling Power Transmission and Automation related products e.g. bearings gearing clutches & brakes linear motion AC/DC drives & motors fluid power electrical etc.
• Demonstrated success meeting sales goals and growing sales.
• Demonstrated understanding and application of effective selling strategies and techniques.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Associates degree or higher in a related field (Industrial Distribution/Business/ Engineering/Marketing) preferred
• Effective listening communication (verbal and written) and negotiation skills.
• Motivated self-starter comfortable in fast-paced environment.
• Problem-solving and analytical ability.
• Team player who works productively with wide range of people.
• Strong project management and multi-tasking skills.
• Technical expertise and knowledge of company products.
• Manages time effectively and adapts quickly to changing priorities.
• Ability to create and execute a territory sales plan.
• Superior presentation/public speaking skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and distribution software.
• Valid drivers license and clean driving record.