Position Overview
A growing manufacturing company is seeking a motivated Sales Representative to join its team. This position is responsible for developing new business, maintaining existing customer relationships, managing a sales territory, and helping customers identify the right products and solutions for their needs.
The ideal candidate will have experience in B2B sales, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial environment. This individual should be comfortable prospecting for new business, preparing quotes, presenting solutions, negotiating with customers, and working closely with Engineering and Operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and establish relationships with prospective customers.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing customers.
- Manage and grow an assigned sales territory.
- Research current and potential customers to identify sales opportunities.
- Attend industry trade shows and events to generate leads and strengthen customer relationships.
- Monitor industry trends, competitors, pricing, products, delivery schedules, and market conditions.
- Identify opportunities for new products, services, and markets.
- Prepare and present company and product information to customers and groups.
- Adjust sales presentations based on customer and market needs.
- Recommend products and features based on customer requirements.
- Prepare accurate quotes based on customer specifications.
- Work with customers to define product requirements and resolve discrepancies.
- Review customer agreements and negotiate terms when necessary.
- Work closely with Engineering and Operations to address customer questions and product requirements.
- Read and interpret technical drawings and product specifications.
- Collaborate with Engineering on new product development and customer-specific solutions.
- Maintain accurate customer and sales activity information in the CRM.
- Resolve customer concerns by identifying issues and coordinating appropriate solutions.
- Maintain current knowledge of products, industry trends, competitors, and market conditions.
- Provide regular updates on sales activity, opportunities, and results.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- 2–5 years of relevant B2B sales experience preferred.
- Experience selling industrial, manufactured, engineered, or technical products is highly preferred.
- Strong prospecting and business-development skills.
- Experience managing a sales territory and customer accounts.
- Strong negotiation, presentation, and closing skills.
- Excellent communication and customer-service abilities.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to understand customer specifications and product requirements.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings is preferred.
- Comfortable working with Engineering, Operations, and other internal teams.
- Strong computer and CRM skills.
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment.
- Associate degree in a related field required; bachelor's degree preferred.
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.