Regional Sales Associate

Nilfisk; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 67,900 - 84,850; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(K) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Nilfisk in Chicago, IL is seeking a Regional Sales Associate to provide field level sales support under the Regional Director. You will demonstrate equipment, train users, conduct site surveys and assist with trade shows and open houses, while coordinating in Salesforce and supporting Regional Managers.

The role welcomes entry‑level candidates with a Bachelor’s degree and strong communication, time management and problem‑solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Marketing, Business Administration, or equivalent education.
• Entry‑level; all experience levels are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Conduct equipment demonstrations for dealers and/or end users.
• Provide equipment use and care training for dealers and/or end users.
• Perform site surveys for dealers and/or end users.
• Support trade shows and open houses for dealers and/or end users.
• Participate in Nilfisk U.
• Plan call plan and activities in Salesforce.com two weeks in advance and execute.
• Prepare, manage, and be responsible for demo equipment inventory.
• Work in a team environment.
• Participate in weekly 1‑on‑1s with the Regional Director to measure call plan, execution of the call plan, and other sales support activities.
• Support the local Regional Managers from the direction of the Regional Director on other business‑critical functions.

Skills

Sales support

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce.com

CRM systems

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

The primary function of the Regional Sales Associate is field level sales support. The Sales Associate will work with the Regional Managers in their geography under the direction of the Regional Director. The Sales Associate will support the Regional Managers, dealers, and end users by conducting equipment demonstrations, equipment use and care training, site surveys, assisting in supporting trade shows and open houses, and assisting the Regional Director in other business‑critical functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct equipment demonstrations for dealers and/or end users.
• Provide equipment use and care training for dealers and/or end users.
• Perform site surveys for dealers and/or end users.
• Support trade shows and open houses for dealers and/or end users.
• Participate in Nilfisk U.
• Plan call plan and activities in Salesforce.com two weeks in advance and execute.
• Prepare, manage, and be responsible for demo equipment inventory.
• Work in a team environment.
• Participate in weekly 1‑on‑1s with the Regional Director to measure call plan, execution of the call plan, and other sales support activities.
• Support the local Regional Managers from the direction of the Regional Director on other business‑critical functions.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Marketing, Business Administration, or equivalent education.

Experience

• Entry‑level; all experience levels are welcome.

Knowledge & Personal Attributes

• Self‑starter, self‑motivated, with good business acumen and self‑discipline.
• Enthusiastic, persevering, reliable, ethical, with strong selling skills.
• Strong communication skills; time management, responsiveness, sense of urgency, prioritization, and problem‑solving.
• Willingness to travel overnight occasionally.
• Ability to conduct seminars, extensive building evaluations, and recommend equipment for respective applications.
• Pass physical requirements, including lifting, standing for prolonged periods, and safe driving.

Computer Skills

• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Working knowledge of CRM systems.
• Proficiency in Salesforce.com (web and mobile).

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, 401(K) 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.

Pay range: $67,900.00 – $84,850.00. The range may not include potential bonus incentives, sales‑related incentives, or overtime. Final pay determination will comply with applicable wage laws and may be modified.

Nilfisk is an Equal Opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status, among other factors.