Sales Representative / Territory Manager for the California Salinas Valley
SUMMARY
Field sales position covering a specified geographical area.
Direct sales of Big W Sales equipment, parts, and accessories. Responsible for the coverage, retention, development, and satisfaction of a specific group of customers in a specific sales territory as defined by the company. Must always represent Big W Sales in a positive manner and have a positive attitude.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Primary person to submit an annual set of goals for his/her area of responsibility.
- Manage and maintain existing account base.
- Help maintain and enhance the company’s relationship with existing customers and help seek and foster relationships with new customers in a designated territory.
- Negotiate product issues, support, and sales incentives.
- Follow up on generated leads.
- Administer bid specification opportunities.
- Deliberate business development across entire Big W Sales Manufacturing Division product line.
- Organize events and promotions to increase sales and promote Big W Sales products.
- Administer Big W Sales marketing programs.
- Utilize companywide resources to create solutions for the customer with the goal of increasing sales.
- Assist customers with specification requirements and total account management responsibilities.
- In addition to the above, other miscellaneous tasks may be assigned by the store manager or owners of the company as deemed appropriate.
- Attend annual sales meetings.
- Participate in annual trade shows; World Ag Expo and any other regional tradeshows deemed necessary for business.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
- Individual should possess a technical background knowledge of the Big W Sales equipment and/or competitive product lines or similar industrial product within the agricultural/industrial market.
- College degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Candidate must be customer service driven with the ability to form and nurture long term relationships.
- Exceptional organizational, time management and multi-tasking skills.
- Ability to work with all levels of personnel within the organization and customer operations.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Manage, organize, and maintain a specific sales region.
- Position requires operational functionality of basic Microsoft and internet programs.
- Computer proficiency required learning and using Sage 100 Business Systems (MAS)
- Must possess a positive work ethic to achieve assigned objectives.
- Demonstrate well-written and verbal communication skills.
- Must maintain a valid California driver's license in good standing.
BENEFITS AND ADVANTAGES
- Excellent benefits. Includes 401K plan, health and dental insurance, paid vacation and paid birthday off and paid sick leave.
- Safe and comfortable work environment.
- Founded in 1979, we are a stable and growing company, some of our employees have been with us for over 26 years.
- Exempt status with salary and commission pay structures.
- Training provided; Sage 100 Business Systems and other computer programs as needed.
- Take home vehicle
- Monday – Friday with no overnight travel required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
Compensation package:
- Bonus opportunities
- Commission pay
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person