Inside Sales Representative - Spray King - HOLT Manufacturing
The incumbent in this position is expected to model the following practices on a daily basis: 1) Demonstrate alignment with the company's mission and core business values; 2) Collaborate with key internal/external resources; 3) Participate in ongoing self-development.
Essential Functions
- Acts as the single point of contact for customers and performs needs analysis’s on an ongoing basis to assist in determining needs and provide solutions to meet them while developing a strong, positive relationships
- Proactively manages customer accounts within as assigned territory using various methods of contact in in a predetermined amount of touch-points and follow-ups as determined by leadership on an annual basis
- Develops and qualifies equipment and/or parts and services leads and, where applicable, forward them to the outside sale in order to meet or exceed territorial and corporate business goals
- Responds to customer needs in order to enhance the quality of customer service and satisfaction and promote a mutually beneficial relationship
- Promotes all aspects of the organization to include; selling parts, service, labor, customer service agreements and providing machine and sales leads while working to expand on the customer base in order to meet and exceed organizational goals
- Submits sales related reports and documentation in a timely basis in order to maintain the established business systems/processes
- Creates and maintains accurate customer account information and machine population and provides accurate and timely input into the development, monitoring and control of sales forecasts and expenses
- Performs ongoing personal development through goal setting on an annual basis intended to reinforce continuous improvement, leadership development and achievement towards company goals
- Requires regular and punctual employee attendance
- Works safely at all times and adheres to all applicable safety policies; complies with all company policies, procedures, and standards
- Performs other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of applicable products and services in addition to accounting principles, budget preparation, and business acumen
- Knowledge of CAT Machines - Spray King preferred
- Ability to initiate and cultivate personal relationships within a business setting over the phone with a flexible communications style and active listening
- Ability to develop new sales opportunities including the development and execution of marketing campaigns, direct mail, and planned sales calls to qualify customer needs and buying intentions
- Demonstrated knowledge of selling techniques (prospecting, overcoming objections, closing sales)
- Excellent selling, negotiating, and closing skills with ability to build long term business relationships
- Proficient with applicable business applications in addition to MS Office Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
- Ability to manage difficult and/or emotional customer situations, responds promptly to customer needs, solicits customer feedback to improve service, responds to requests for service and assistance, and meets commitments
- Understands the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making
- Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to establish working relationships with multiple departments and various levels of the organization
- Exceptional organizational, multi-tasking, and time management skills with priority on meeting customer needs and achieving goals and objectives
- Understands written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents, and communicates effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience
- Ability to perform mathematical computations such as percentages, fractions, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division quickly and accurately
- Ability to work independently and within a team in a fast-paced, high volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness
- The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
Requirements
- Minimum of three years’ of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required. Three to five years of experience preferred
- High school diploma or equivalent with some college coursework or an equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
- Valid driver’s license required
- None
- 20%
- This position involves extended periods in a stationary position; additionally, occasional movement inside the office to access office machinery, file cabinets, etc.
- This role frequently communicates with others, must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
- This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines
- This job is generally performed in a retail and office environment; exposure to computer screens; exposure to noise, dust, grease, fumes, gases, heat, cold, and inclement weather conditions
- Frequently works at fast pace with unscheduled interruptions
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