[Hiring] Sales Representative @Superior Essex

Role Description

We are seeking a motivated, results-driven Outside Sales Representative to develop new business, build strong customer relationships, and grow revenue within an assigned territory.

This Outside Sales Representative will cover the territory listed below for Motor Repair:

• West Virginia
• Virginia
• Maryland
• Delaware
• New Jersey
• Pennsylvania
• New York
• Massachusetts
• Connecticut
• Rhode Island
• Vermont
• New Hampshire
• Maine

Essential Functions/Duties:

• Manage a significant customer base in an established sales territory.
• Strategic account management includes cultivating relationships in multifaceted vertical organizations and devising tailored growth plans.
• Business Development: New business prospecting. Assess and develop future market and account opportunities.
• Execute sales plans outlined by the Division, Sales, and Marketing Teams.
• Resolve complex issues within the sales territory.
• Effectively market and promote Essex magnet wire and extensive complementary product lines, including electrical motors and motor repair parts.
• Coordinate internal and external resources to serve customers and prospects.
• Joint selling with key suppliers to bring value-based solutions.
• Well-planned sales visits with customers and prospects with prepared agendas and actionable follow-up items.
• Working knowledge of the industrial distribution business model.
• Technical knowledge regarding electrical products and their applications.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of related work in industrial sales.
• BS or BA in Business Administration, Sales, or related field OR equivalent experience.
• 50% Overnight Travel.
• Experience selling electrical motors, electrical motor repair parts, magnet wire, electrical insulation, or complementary products preferred.
• Technical knowledge regarding electrical products and their applications.
• Knowledge of the Transformer market would be a plus.

Requirements

• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, listening, organizational, and presentation skills.
• Successful sales history.
• Demonstrated strategic selling & account management skills.
• Business acumen.
• Ability to work independently in a self-directed environment.
• Goal oriented.
• Customer focused.
• Agreeable to overnight travel.

SCOPE OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.