Job Description
Territory Sales Manager
Forge your future career with PowerLink Electrical Sales. We are the Midwest's leading manufacturers' representative serving the electric industry and offer the Midwest the highest quality Power Transmission and Distribution products available on the market today.
In this role, the selected candidate will be responsible for developing new clients, leads, and achieving sales targets to meet/exceed company objectives/goals.
Essential Functions/Duties
•Develop annual sales plan in support of organization strategy and objectives.
•Build, develop, and maintain a sales forecast/growth in assigned territory.
•Perform sales presentations and develop strong interpersonal working relationships.
•Generate new leads and establish new client accounts through research, contact, planning, presentation, and other trade factors.
•Service existing client accounts by contacting, communicating, presenting, updating orders, and obtaining orders.
•Demonstrate technical knowledge of product line offerings and sales techniques to build sales and support customer needs.
•Visit clients and potential clients to evaluate needs and promote additional product line offerings/services.
•Generate and submit work summaries on sales calls, meetings, inquires, expenses, and weekly plans.
•Resolve any client issues by investigating problems with client; developing solutions; preparing reports and working with the team for resolution.
•Possess positive attitude, integrity, work ethic, and excellent time management skills.
•Be highly organized and a self-starter.
•Maintain a professional/working image with self and work environment including vehicle cleanliness.
•Perform other duties as appointed or required to successfully complete the job.
Skills and Qualifications
•Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, and/or equivalent years of experience.
•Expertise specific to the electrical or utility market, preferred.
•Strong knowledge in the areas of substation, breaker, switchgear, and/or industrial electrical lighting.
•Proficient with computers, electronic mail, Microsoft Office suite applications, video presentations, conference calls, as well as additional office equipment [printers, copiers, telephone, calculators, etc.]
•Aptitude to learn and utilize sales platforms [i.e. Sales Force, Constant Contact, etc.].
•Ability to negotiate and communicate clearly/concisely in written and verbal formats.
•Ability to work individually or in a team environment.
•Comfortable working extended hours, weekends, and holidays pursuant with industry demands.
•Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
•Ability to tow a sales trailer as needed.
Physical Demands
The physical demands of the job must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. The job largely consists of sitting for prolonged periods of time, including as a driver or passenger in an automobile. This position requires the ability to lift, carry, and otherwise transport work-related materials that frequently weigh up to 25 pounds and that may occasionally weigh more than 25 pounds.
Travel
This Job requires frequent travel, more than 50% to perform sales calls and to meet with clients. Some overnight travel may be required due to customer locations, training, meetings, and/or conferences.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
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Schedule:
Work Location: On the road