About the role
- Grow your territory (and your earnings!) by bringing in new business and developing repeat business relationships within your existing accounts
- Achieve sales and profit goals by developing and retaining existing customers and by opening new business
- Conduct sales and service activities, develop strong customer relationships, identify product applications, and introduce new products and services
- Prepare quotations and proposals, follow up, negotiate terms, and close transactions
- Organize training sessions for customers
- Survey market and competitive conditions
- Complete reports regarding itineraries, expenses, sales calls, leads, and other related matters
- Up to 40% overnight travel may be required
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years proven outside industrial sales experience with a preference in pneumatics, machine vision and/or robotics
- Proven experience and success in developing new business, building repeat business, and managing a sales territory
- Mechanical and electrical aptitude, strong desire to succeed, and sense of urgency
- Good communication skills (written & verbal), good English grammar
- Computer skills and knowledge, including Excel
- High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s in engineering preferred
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible work hours
- Paid time off
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
industrial salespneumaticsmachine visionroboticsmechanical aptitudeelectrical aptitudequotation preparationproposal negotiationsales reportingcustomer training
Soft skills
communication skillsrelationship buildingcustomer servicesales negotiationtime managementsense of urgencyproblem solvingadaptabilityteam collaborationgoal orientation
Certifications
Bachelor’s in engineeringHigh school diploma or equivalent