Roles and Responsibilities/ Essential Functions:
- May provide leadership and mentorship to an Associate Solutions Consultants.
- May assist in developing associate solutions consultant training and development plans.
- May lead projects or teams.
- Quote prices, credit terms and other bid specifications.
- Analyze the client needs and interests and manage client satisfaction issues.
- Answer customers' questions about products, prices, availability, product uses, and credit terms.
- Negotiate prices and terms of sales and service agreements.
- Maintain customer records, using CRM and other available tools.
- Visit establishments to evaluate needs and to promote product or service sales.
- Prepare sales contracts for orders obtained and submit orders for processing.
- Verify that materials lists are accurate and that delivery schedules meet project deadlines.
- Consult with engineers regarding technical problems.
- Accurately forecast new business as it is being developed and closed.
- Identify prospective customers by using business directories, following leads from existing clients, participating in organizations and clubs, and attending trade shows and conferences.
- Collaborate with colleagues to exchange information such as selling strategies and marketing information.
- Demonstrate and explain the operation and use of technical products to clients through telephone and in-person calls and presentations.
- Promotes company ability, reputation, products, systems, new techniques, and other specialized technical knowledge throughout the particular industry.
- Attend sales meetings and read related publications in order to keep current on products applications, technical service, market conditions, competitive activities, advertising, and promotional trends.
- Initiate sales campaigns and follow marketing plan guidelines in order to meet sales and production expectations.
- Contact new and existing customers to discuss their needs, and to explain how these needs could be met by specific products and services.
- Study information about new products so that equipment and supplies can be accurately depicted and proper recommendations made.
- Compute customer's installation or production costs, and estimate savings from new services, products, or equipment.
- Meet or exceed projected sales goals at the highest level.
- Perform other duties, as assigned.
Requirements
How to qualify:
- Six or more years of related Sales Experience (in technology industry)
- Advanced business knowledge and acumen
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Maintain an outcome focused mindset
- Have strong prioritization skills
- Always be a team player
- Carry a professional attitude and respectful demeanor
Why HBS?
Heartland Business Systems is one of THE LARGEST technology VARs or Value-Added Resellers in the Midwest. Anything that happens with computers - we do it!
We PRIDE ourselves on our Core Values of:
- Performance - HBS is driven to achieve exceptional results in all aspects of our business.
- Respect - HBS Team Members demonstrate personal integrity and professionalism when dealing with all internal and external contacts.
- Innovation - HBS is passionate to serve our internal and external customers with innovative solutions to enhance their success.
- Development - HBS is committed to developing ourselves and each other in ways that support and improve the performance of ourselves and our business.
- Excellence - HBS takes great pride in all we do and strive for excellence always.
What you can expect from HBS:
- Competitive Compensation Package (May include but not limited to: Bonus, Incentive, Commission, Fair Wage, Retirement Plans, Benefits with HSA Compatible Plans)
- Growth Opportunities
- Community Involvement
- Personal Development
- Employee and Family Celebrations
- Green Initiatives
- Personal Time Off
- Work Life Balance
- Recognition and Awards
- Day in and day out,