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.
Sell directly to some end-users that are not buying through a Nilfisk dealer.
Report a monthly itinerary to the Regional Director.
Participate in weekly sales meetings with the Regional Director to review Salesforce.com details, activities across customer portfolio, and 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, and dealer activity.
Attend and participate in required trade shows, seminars, and open houses.
Participate in NilfiskU (Nilfisk Online Training).
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.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Marketing, Business Administration, or equivalent experience
Minimum of 2 years of sales experience in related industry
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.
Proficiency in use of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Working knowledge of CRM systems
Proficiency in use of Salesforce.com (web and mobile versions)
Benefits
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
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