Sales Representative

Forney Industries Inc; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car

Job summary

Forney Industries is seeking a Level 2 Sales Representative to execute the sales plan within assigned dealer accounts and expand the customer base. You will service existing accounts, promote Forney's brand, and meet revenue and coverage goals while traveling within the territory.

The role requires 1–3 years of outside sales experience, an associate degree or equivalent, strong organizational and communication skills, and a valid driver's license for up to 50% overnight travel; a company car is

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent industry experience.
• 1 to 3 years outside sales experience, direct to dealer preferred.
• Proven track record of success with progressive responsibilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate across multiple departments.

Responsibilities

• Executes dealer call coverage as required by territory. 60 – 80 accounts.
• Achieves revenue targets and defined territory call cycle.
• Promotes new items and specials to assigned accounts.
• Provides product/sales training to key personnel at key accounts.
• Submits travel expense reports on a bi-weekly basis.
• Perform all other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Strong communication

Interdepartmental coordination

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

1-3 years outside sales experience

Job description

Description

Forney Industries is one of America’s longest operating family-owned welding and metal working product companies. Forney is celebrating 93 years in business, and introduced the first publicly available arc welder in the 1940’s. With such a longstanding history, it’s safe to say that Forney Industries has been there for welders and metal workers since the beginning of the trade. Headquarters in Fort Collins, Colorado, the company now offers more than 5,000 products for the automotive, hardware, farm and ranch, and do it yourself markets. Distributing products to all 50 states, Forney has an extensive customer network and is committed to providing the highest standard products and customer service possible.

Application Period:

Open date: 08/5/2026

Close date: 8/26/2026

What we offer:

• employee benefits including 401K and Profit Sharing.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Pet insurance.
• Flex spending accounts as well as other optional plans.

summary:

The Level 2 Sales Representative will have responsibility for executing the Forney Sales plan and Initiatives in specific assigned accounts. This position will service existing accounts following the Forney Sales protocol, develop new accounts, execute brand strategies and be responsible for meeting budgeted revenue and call coverage goals.

Requirements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Executes dealer call coverage as required by territory. 60 – 80 accounts
• Achieves set revenue and defined territory call cycle.
• Follows sales visit protocols by demonstrating Forney's Point of Difference.
• Communicates daily sales activities via timely submission of call reports.
• Promotes new items and specials to assigned accounts.
• Meet revenue goals and new account quotas.
• Detailed understanding of key account strategies, objectives, and business methodology.
• Executes initiatives to grow existing dealer business within territory.
• Provides product/sales training to key personnel at key accounts.
• Submits travel expense reports on a bi-weekly basis.
• Perform all other duties as assigned or required.
• Must reside in territory.

Qualification Requirements:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

• Associate degree; or equivalent industry experience.
• 1 to 3 years outside sales experience. Direct to dealer preferred.
• Proven track record of success.
• Proven track record of success showing progressive levels of responsibility

Language & Skill requirements:

• Strong organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to communicate across multiple departments within the company to achieve desired company results.

General work environment

• Overnight travel required – 50%
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record that meets Forney guidelines.
• Company Car
• Must be able to sit/drive for several hours at a time.
• Physically able to lift up to 50lbs on a regular basis.

Key Performance Indicators

• Revenue
• Expense management
• Account obtainment
• Account penetration