Area Sales Representative - Equipment

The McPherson Companies; Bay Minette (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The McPherson Companies is seeking an Area Sales Representative to build relationships, expand existing accounts, and acquire new customers in a defined territory. You will follow up leads, coordinate with operations, and provide customers with timely solutions and quotes.

You will travel across the assigned area, maintain a regular call cycle, and track sales activities in the CRM. A bachelor's degree or equivalent sales experience is preferred, along with strong communication and closing

Qualifications

• 3+ years of B2C and B2B sales experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent industry experience.
• Ability to develop and implement winning sales strategies.
• Excellent communication and closing skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop existing and new equipment-based sales.
• Make regular sales calls within territory.
• Organize territory and call cycles.
• Act as liaison between customers and operations.
• Prepare quotes and contracts to close deals.
• Record all activities in CRM.
• Travel within territory to call on customers.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Closing skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

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The Area Sales Representative builds customer relationships, follows up leads, and serves as the liaison between assigned customers and the operations team. The primary goal is to increase sales and service by expanding business with existing customers and acquiring new ones.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Responsible for maintaining and developing existing and new equipment-based business opportunities.
• Consistent sales calls on a specific area of responsibility and customer base.
• Organize sales territory and maintain regular call cycle.
• Foster and maintain relationships with assigned client base by establishing rapport and building trust.
• Act as a liaison between assigned customers and our Operations and Customer Experience team. Support account maintenance and service calls as needed.
• Provide dates of service and installations for customers based on knowledge of company’s processes and schedules.
• Participate in research to help resolve product, service, and delivery issues.
• Act as a partner to your customers by understanding their needs, suggesting solutions, and following up on problems.
• Follow up on online, call in, and referred leads. Ensure all efforts are recorded in company CRM.
• Generate leads by cold calling, gaining referrals, and making sales calls within assigned territory.
• Review and track sales volumes and report field activities to management on a weekly basis.
• Travel throughout an assigned territory to assist in calling on regular and prospective customers.
• Become a trusted advisor for assigned client base by learning our manufacturers programs and educating clients on best lubrication practices.
• Prepare sales contracts, prices quotes, and credit applications for customers. Effectively present information to customers in order to close the deal.
• Ethically and professionally represent The McPherson Companies, our products and programs to customers and prospects.

Position Requirements:

• 3 years plus sales experience in B2C and B2B sales experience with excellent communication, organizational, and closing skills.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience in the industry.
• Previous industry field environment experience desired.
• Proven ability to develop and implement winning sales strategies, exceed goals and meet deadlines.
• Able to utilize latitude given within job parameters to make independent decisions.
• Verifiable work history and previous success building and maintaining relationships.
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, performing multiple duties/tasks within defined deadlines.
• Proven experience identifying problems of varying complexities and finding effective solutions with few guidelines.
• Responsive to the needs of customers internal and external.
• Sense of urgency and commitment with strong follow up skills.
• Proven precision and attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
• Demonstrate a professional and positive attitude in all internal and external customer interactions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication, and listening skills.
• Self-driven and motivated individual with excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Display proficiency with Microsoft Office Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.

The work of this position is performed in an environmentally controlled office environment. This position requires the ability to work under pressure and communicate with a diverse population including other employees, customers, vendors, etc. This position also requires prolonged periods of sitting in a regular seated position as well as the use of general office equipment including phones, printers, computers, (mouse, keyboard etc.)

The job description of the Area Sales Representative is not inclusive and is subject to changes, additions, and deletions as determined by the supervisor.

The McPherson Companies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Vets/Disabled.