The primary function of the Sales Associate role is to bring in new customers for Nilfisk dealers. The candidate will work with the Regional Managers in their geography under the direction of the Regional Director. The Sales Associate will make sales calls to end-users that are not currently buying from Nilfisk, support our dealers with equipment demonstrations, support the Regional Managers at open houses and trade shows, and even sell directly to some end-users that are not buying through a Nilfisk dealer.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
General Responsibilities:
Report a monthly itinerary to the Regional Director
Participates in weekly sales meeting with the Regional Director to review:
Salesforce.com details
Activities across customer portfolio
Customer portfolio
Pipeline activity
Report all significant activity in the region to the Regional Director in a timely and accurate manner as it relates to:
Ongoing product performance
Competitive intelligence
Dealer activity
Attend and participate in required trade shows, seminars and open houses
Participate in NilfiskU
Calling on Prioritized End-Users
Work with the assigned prioritized End-Users and call on them at least once every 90 days
Schedule introduction meetings
Engage the end-customer to develop a relationship and understand their needs
Document all activity in Salesforce.com
Equipment Demonstrations
Regular machine demonstrations to qualified prospects
Document all activity in Salesforce.com
Management of dealer database, existing and competitive (Customer Information List)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree in Sales, Marketing, Business Administration, or equivalent education
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of 2 years of sales experience in related industry
KNOWLEDGE & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
Must be a self-starter, self-motivated, have good business acumen and self-discipline
Must display enthusiasm, perseverance, reliability, ethical standards, and strong selling skills
Must possess strong communication skills and maintain usual management skills of time, ability to respond, sense of urgency, prioritize efforts and problem solving
Willingness to travel overnight on an occasional basis
Must be willing and able to conduct seminars, extensive building evaluations, and recommend equipment for respective applications
Must be able to successfully pass a physical including lifting, standing for prolonged periods, driving for safe periods of time, etc.
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Proficiency in use of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Working knowledge of CRM systems
Proficiency in use of Salesforce.com (web and mobile versions)
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Benefits
Nilfisk offers a competitive total compensation package. Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Basic and Supplemental Life, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account with Company Contribution, 401K with Company Match, Long and Short Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, Legal Plan, Parental Leave, Paid Vacation and Sick Time, Paid Volunteer Day, Tuition Reimbursement, Wellness Reimbursement, Scholarship opportunities, etc.
$59,200.00-$78,933.33
The estimated pay range indicates the expected annualized pay range for this position. It may not include potential bonus incentives such as annual bonus' as well as sales and sales related incentives, or overtime (on eligible positions). The actual pay offered may vary based on several factors, including the applicant's qualifications, relevant experience, unique skills, education level, certifications or licenses, and the location from which they will work. The final pay determination will comply with state or local minimum wage laws applicable to the job's location. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
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