Develop a comprehensive sales strategy and plan for the assigned territory leading to market share growth
Identify market trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape to formulate effective strategies
Actively engage in sales activities, including prospecting, lead generation, and networking to build a robust sales pipeline
Conducts root cause analysis and develops counter measures to understand the pipeline and build a robust funnel
Conduct sales presentations, product demonstrations, and negotiations with potential clients
Establish and maintain strong relationships with key customers, distributors, and partners within the territory
Address customer inquiries and concerns in a proactive manner
Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as marketing, product development, and customer support to align strategies and meet customer expectations
Stay abreast of industry trends and cycles, and provide feedback to internal teams on market trends, customer feedback and product enhancements
Prepare regular sales reports, forecasts, growth bridges, funnel reviews and performance metrics for management review
Analyze data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement
Manage and allocate resources effectively to maximize sales results within the territory
Plan travel schedules to ensure optimal coverage and customer engagement
Collaborate with team members and cross functional colleagues to enhance sales, selling skills and/or product knowledge
Monitor competitor activities and industry trends to adapt the sales strategy accordingly
Identify new market opportunities and potential customer segments
Other duties as assigned or required
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
3-5 years of sales experience
Maintain a valid driver’s license
Proven track record driving profitable sales growth and achieving or exceeding targets
Results driven with ability to manage multiple priorities with highly effective follow through skills
Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with little direction in a remote capacity
Demonstrated knowledge of wholesale gas and welding distribution
ESAB product knowledge (welding, fabrication, gas equipment and solutions)
Strong financial acumen and understanding of sales methodologies, customer relationship management, and sales analytics
Strategic thinker with the ability to translate market insights into actionable sales strategies
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Demonstrated negotiation, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities
Ability to work and make good decisions with minimal supervision
Positive, customer-centric approach with the capacity to build and maintain long-lasting client relationships
Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Adaptable and willing to embrace change with technology and processes
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