Sales Representative I

Donaldson; BLOOMINGTON (MN); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k retirement plan

Paid time away

Parental leave

Job summary

Donaldson Company, Bloomington, MN, is seeking a Representative I in Industrial Solutions Sales to handle inbound technical sales, evaluate drawings, and provide quotations. You will collaborate with customers and internal teams to tailor filtration solutions and ensure accurate, timely quotes.

The role requires an associate degree and at least 3 years of professional customer service or technical sales experience. Travel is up to 10% and a comprehensive benefits package accompanies the position.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or accredited trade program completed.
• 3+ years of professional customer service or technical sales experience.
• Bachelor's degree (preferred) is a plus.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Positive sales interaction through inbound technical sales calls and emails to and from current and prospective customers.
• Evaluate drawings and historical build information to fulfill customer replacement needs.
• Exercise mechanical thinking to match part solutions and Ancillary Equipment function with equipment application operations.
• Plan and carry out appropriate follow-up actions to service our customers, issue full and complete quotations, obtain and close sales orders.
• Provide system information, producing quotes, interpreting prints and manuals, supplying pricing and technical information to your external Field Sales partners, Dealer network and end customers.
• Develop yourself, building product and customer knowledge within a team environment.
• Leverage multiple software platforms including Oracle, Microsoft CRM, Drawing Reader platform and Sales quoting packages.
• Visit customer and Donaldson facilities on occasion to solidify business relationships, determine customer needs and learn application requirements.
• Manage delivery performance issues for customers

Skills

Communication

Sales

Technical sales

Education

Associate degree or accredited trade program

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Oracle

Microsoft CRM

Drawing Reader

Sales quoting packages

Job description

Donaldson is committed to solving the world’s most complex filtration challenges. Together, we make cool things. As an established technology and innovation leader, we are continuously evolving to meet the filtration needs of our changing world. Join a culture of collaboration and innovation that matters and a chance to learn, effect change, and make meaningful contributions at work and in communities.

Are you a technical sales professional who enjoys selling products from an industry leader? Are you a problem-solver who loves to roll up your sleeves and use your technical skills to provide solutions for your customers? If you have initiative and a desire to join a thriving and stable global company with a wealth of career opportunities, you can go places with Donaldson Company, a leading provider of filtration solutions.

Live and lead by Donaldson's core values - integrity, respect and commitment - in the Sales

Representative I role within the Industrial Solutions Sales group.

Qualified candidates must be able to work a hybrid schedule in our Bloomington, MN office.

Role Responsibilities

• Positive sales interaction through inbound technical sales calls and emails to and from current and prospective customers.
• Evaluate drawings and historical build information to fulfill customer replacement needs.
• Exercise mechanical thinking to match part solutions and Ancillary Equipment function with equipment application operations.
• Plan and carry out appropriate follow-up actions to service our customers, issue full and complete quotations, obtain and close sales orders.
• Provide system information, producing quotes, interpreting prints and manuals, supplying pricing and technical information to your external Field Sales partners, Dealer network and end customers.
• Develop yourself, building product and customer knowledge within a team environment.
• Leverage multiple software platforms including Oracle, Microsoft CRM, Drawing Reader platform and Sales quoting packages.
• Visit customer and Donaldson facilities on occasion to solidify business relationships, determine customer needs and learn application requirements.
• Manage delivery performance issues for customers

Travel: Up to 10%

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of an associate degree or accredited trade program.
• 3+ years of professional customer service or technical sales experience in a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to understand, interpret and communicate technical product applications with applied mechanical understanding.
• Technical problem-solving experience.
• Completed bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

Relocation: This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.

Annual Salary Range : $57,360 - 71,700. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors including, but not limited to applicable work experience, training, education, performance. Based on work location, geographic adjustment is included.

This position is eligible for sales incentive or commission plan, based on sales targets under company policy.

Employee benefits are part of the competitive total rewards package that Donaldson Company, Inc. provides to you. Our comprehensive benefits program includes health benefits, retirement plan (401k), paid time away, paid leaves (including paid parental leave) and more.

Immigration Sponsorship Not Available

• Applicants for this position must be currently and legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, J-1, F-1, CPT, OPT, etc.).
• Donaldson will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
• International relocation or remote work arrangements outside of the U.S. will not be considered.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability and Veterans

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