Regional Sales Associate

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

Job summary

Nilfisk, Inc. in Chicago seeks a Regional Sales Associate to provide field level sales support, working with Regional Managers to demonstrate equipment to dealers and end users.

You'll conduct training, site surveys, assist at trade shows, manage demo inventory, and help plan activities in Salesforce, while collaborating in a team and traveling occasionally.

This entry-level role welcomes all experience levels and requires a Bachelor's degree; MS Office and Salesforce familiarity are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Sales, Marketing, Business Administration, or equivalent education.
• This is an entry level sales role. All experience levels are welcome.
• Must be a self-starter with good business acumen and self-discipline.

Responsibilities

• Equipment demonstrations for dealers and end users.
• Equipment use and care training for dealers and end users.
• Site surveys for dealers and end users.
• Support trade shows and open houses for dealers and end users.
• Plan activities and call plan in Salesforce.com.
• Prepare, manage, and inventory demo equipment.
• Collaborate in a team environment.
• Participate in weekly 1-on-1s with Regional Director.

Skills

_self-starter

Strong selling skills

Communication skills

Time management

Travel willingness

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Sales, Marketing, Business Administration, or equivalent education

Tools

Salesforce.com

CRM systems

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

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, assist in supporting trade shows and open houses, and assist the Regional Director in other business critical functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

General Responsibilities:

• Equipment Demonstrations for dealers and/or end users
• Equipment Use and Care Training for dealers and/or end users
• 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 2 weeks in advance and execute call plan and activities in Salesforce.com
• Prepare, manage, and be responsible for demo equipment inventory
• Be able to work in a team environment
• Participate in weekly 1 on 1's with 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:

• This is an entry level sales role. All experience levels are welcome

KNOWLEDGE & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• 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.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• 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

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, 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, etc.

Compensation

$67,900.00-$84,850.00

The estimated pay range indicates the expected annualized pay range for this position. It may not include potential bonus incentives such as annual bonus as well as sales and sales related incentives, or overtime (on eligible positions). The actual pay offered may vary based on several factors, including the applicant's qualifications, relevant experience, unique skills, education level, certifications or licenses, and the location from which they will work. The final pay determination will comply with state or local minimum wage laws applicable to the job's location. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.

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.