VMI/ Driver

Rival; Shinnston (WV); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A mining supply firm is looking for a salesperson to promote and facilitate the sale of mining supplies in West Virginia. You will conduct market planning, develop action plans, and visit customer sites to understand their needs and deliver optimal solutions. Candidates should possess communication skills and a general understanding of the mining supply business. Some physical demands are required, including the ability to lift and work in an underground environment. This position offers opportunities for growth and interaction with industry professionals.

Qualifications

• Required extended periods of sitting and standing.
• Ability to lift weights up to fifty pounds.
• Ability to climb up and down trucks, ladders, shelving.

Responsibilities

• Market planning and research for core and target accounts.
• Visit customer sites to ascertain customer needs and promote products.
• Maintain Vendor Managed Inventory at customer job sites.

Skills

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Knowledge of mining supply lines

General understanding of the mine supply business

Education

College degree (business-related field preferred) or equivalent experience

Job description

Since 1974, United Central Industrial Supply, a SunSource company, has been providing industrial operators throughout North America the components and services they need, when they need them. Our span of product offering, manufacturing partnerships, and our unmatched customer service has been the cornerstone of our success. www.unitedcentral.net

To promote and facilitate the sale of mining supplies to core and target accounts within the territory associated with the assigned branch.

Primary Functions

• Market planning and research to determine the opportunities available with the core and target accounts within each territory.
• Work with branch managers and associated company personnel to promote the various product lines to the core and target accounts within each territory.
• Develop action plans for each territory to capture a major share of the core and target business. Solicit branch management’s assistance in plan implementation.
• Call upon and visit customer sites on a daily basis to ascertain customer needs, take orders, promote current and new product offerings and foster good relationships with mine-level personnel.
• Maintain Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) at specific customer job sites. Ascertain inventory levels and keep stocked at prescribed Min‑Max levels.
• Work with Inventory Control regarding stock levels, obsolete inventory, etc.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• College degree (business related field preferred) or equivalent experience.
• General understanding of the mine supply business.
• Knowledge and expertise with the various mining supply lines.
• Possess effective written and verbal communication skills.

Physical Demands

• Requires extended periods of sitting and standing.
• Be able to lift varying weights up to fifty pounds and carry a distance of twenty yards.
• Be able to climb up and down trucks, ladders, shelving, etc.
• Work in underground mining environment.
• Conduct surveys, etc.

Additional Functions

• Work with Purchasing and branch management to develop standard (list) and specific (quoted) pricing of “specific products.”
• Work with Purchasing and management on the selection and retention of vendors as per customer requirements.
• Attend and participate in company meetings, industry conferences and conventions as requested by management.
• Maintain current product information and coordinate its distribution and availability to the appropriate personnel.
• Audit customer orders for proper pricing.
• Travel underground when necessary to troubleshoot problems, complete surveys, or make a sale.
• Field Salesperson should have input and/or responsibility for budgeting and forecasting his products.

Working Environment

• Work in a store/warehouse environment with merchandise in various stages of resale.
• Work in varying temperatures according to seasonal changes.
• Accompany customers/vendors to underground work locations in effort to troubleshoot problems and/or promote “specific products” for sale.

Safety Requirements

• Responsible to follow company safety policies designed to prevent accidents and promote employee health.
• It is required to report all accidents to the supervisor according to company policy.

Possible Work Hazards

• Work around fast pace store/warehouse while heavy and large merchandise is being moved.
• Frequently work around heavy equipment.
• In any industrial setting there is a constant need to be aware of a consistently changing environment.
• Work at mine sites with heavy machinery operated by persons not in the employment of this company.

Work Location

• The primary work location will be considered the assigned branch location. However, the true work location will be determined by the branch action plan for the branch being worked at any given time.
• Other locations as company needs dictate and/or supervisors request.

Work Schedules

• Scheduling will be determined by the supervisor based on company needs.
• Normal work hours are 7 AM - 5 PM Monday through Friday, weekends as required.
• All employees are expected to work the necessary hours required to meet or exceed company goals.

Accountabilities

• Accountable for the results of the branch action plan as it pertains to sales, gross margin, inventory turns, obsolete or slow moving inventory, etc.
• Accountability for maintaining confidentiality concerning sales, pricing policies and procedures, customer lists, credit information, correspondence and any other information which might be harmful to the company, customers or other employees if revealed.
• Maintain vendor managed inventory at prescribed levels at assigned customer locations.

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