Sales Representative - Power Generation Sales

Interstate PowerSystems; Lakeville (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employer-paid life insurance

Flexible paid time off

401(K) with company match

Job summary

Interstate PowerSystems in Lakeville, Minnesota, is seeking an experienced Outside Sales Lead Generator to join our new business development center. You will drive brand recognition and financial growth in the Power Generation department. Key responsibilities include generating new business leads, developing sales strategies, and collaborating with teams. Qualifications include a high school diploma, preferred sales experience, and strong communication skills. Competitive compensation and excellent benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of inside sales experience preferred.
• Demonstrated customer service skills.
• Proven track record of successful sales experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identifying potential markets and clients through market research.
• Developing and implementing sales strategies to achieve business goals.
• Working with internal teams to ensure alignment with business objectives.

Skills

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Customer service skills

Computer skills (MS suite, CRM)

Sales experience

Education

High school diploma

Post-secondary education

Job description

Interstate Power Systems is looking for an experienced Outside Sales Lead Generator to join our newly developed business development center located at our Lakeville Minnesota location. This position will contribute to the growth in our Power Generation department.

As a member of our Power Generation business development team, you will be responsible for driving our brand recognition and financial growth across all regions. Multitasking ability is paramount as you will be working with multiple customers at once. You will identify potential new customers and contact them to try to establish new avenues of business and revenue.

Responsibilities

• Research: Identifying potential markets and clients through market research and provided materials.
• Strategy development: Developing and implementing sales strategies to achieve business goals.
• Collaboration: Working with internal teams to ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Analysis: Analyzing market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs.
• Lead generation: Generating new business leads for our company.
• Lead qualification: Qualifying and scoring leads so that the marketing and sales teams know where a lead is in the buyer's journey.
• Lead nurturing: Engaging and nurturing leads through multiple channels such as emails, social media, or phone calls.
• Lead tracking: Tracking and documenting all interactions and lead progress using CRM tools.
• Lead reporting: Analyzing and reporting on lead generation metrics to track progress and identify areas for improvement.
• Lead generation strategy evaluation: Evaluating the effectiveness of lead generation strategies and recommending improvements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required with post‑secondary education preferred.
• Industry experience preferred.
• 2+ years inside sales experience preferred.
• Demonstrated customer service skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills to include MS suite of products, CRM and keyboarding skills.
• Proven track record of successful sales experience preferred.
• Persuasive and goal oriented.
• Positive attitude required in a busy sales environment.
• Competitive compensation.
• Great benefits to include health, dental, vision, employer‑paid life, and disability plans, free Teledoc health program.
• Flexible paid time off and paid holidays.
• 401(K) with company match.

Interstate Companies, Inc., is a dynamic organization that provides rewarding careers for approximately 1,600 employees in its corporate office and five operating units – Interstate Assembly Systems, Interstate Bearing Systems, Interstate Energy Systems, Interstate Power Systems, and I-State Truck Center.

As we have since our founding in 1957 as one of the world’s first Detroit Diesel Engine distributors, we continue to recruit career‑oriented individuals who want fulfilling work and opportunities for professional growth. Our employees’ commitment to the company and its "Pride in Service" motto helps Interstate Companies deliver exceptional customer service every day.

Interstate Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage all qualified and interested persons to apply for this position by submitting a resume for consideration.