Outside Sales Account Manager Fluid Connectors
Manchester, CT - USA
Job Summary
The Hope Group a leading supplier of automation motion control components and system solutions seeks a self-motivated and dedicated Fluid Connector Outside Sales Representative to generate new sales opportunities while developing long term professional relationships with existing and new prospective customers.
The ideal candidate will possess a strong motion control background experienced working with industrial OEMs and End User customers selling fluid connectors including hoses tube fittings quick couplings and instrumentation. He/she should be a self-starter with excellent communication skills is comfortable working in the field with customers solving problems and creating solutions with the support of our manufacturers and application engineers.
- Plan and coordinate weekly sales calls with new / existing customers and target prospective customers using CRM software.
- Plan and execute proposals focusing on providing solution for their fluid connector needs.
- Work with management to develop a territory sales plan with actionable tasks and goals reviewed monthly.
- Utilize CRM software to manage sales territory and account base activity.
- Apply your knowledge as an expert to create and close sales opportunities with customers.
- Work closely with inside sales to provide exceptional customer service and meet customer needs.
- Answers questions about products prices and quality durability and credit terms.
- Conduct product Luncheon/Learns at customer sites utilizing THG personal and/or factory representatives.
- Learn and utilize all available company resources including inside sales marketing design/engineering and management.
- Attend product and sales training both local or at factory schools and company meetings when required.
- Investigates and resolves customer complaints.
- Work with vendor representatives and business affiliates in meetings joint sales calls and networking.
- Actively promote other company divisions products and services by creating cross-leads in CRM software.
- Perform other relevant duties as assigned.
- A minimum of 2 years technical field sales experience.
- Mechanical / Electrical / Industrial Engineer / technical degree or equivalent experience a plus.
- Training and/or education in pneumatic / electrical / mechanical systems including technical experience with hoses tube fittings quick couplings and instrumentation.
- Experience and proven ability to identify/select/specify proper components to fit customers needs and specifications.
- Strong desire to expand product and systems knowledge to become more valuable to the company and customers.
- Above average computer experience with Microsoft Office internet various technical sizing and drawing programs e-mail smart phones and CRM utilization.
- Self-motivated driven a team player strong communication skills and attention to details are a must.
- Must have and maintain clean driving record and ability to successfully pass a background check.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
As one of North America's leading distributors for mobile and industrial applications, our solutions-based approach supports OEM & MRO customers with their needs in fluid power, fluid process, fluid conveyance, industrial supplies, and service & repair capabilities.