Role Description
A Scoreboard & Display Specialist will work directly with dealers, sales managers, and territory managers to create relationships with decision makers in the education industry (i.e. collegiate, high school, secondary schools), park & recreation market and professional sports facilities. This position is expected to reside within Northern Illinois/Southern Wisconsin.
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Generate sales of Scoreboards, LED Displays, Scorer’s tables and related products in defined territory.
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Generate leads and build relationships within the Sports, Education, and Recreation markets.
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Make concise and compelling presentations to target audiences.
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Represent Watchfire at relevant industry trade shows.
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Drive sales opportunities through weekly face-to-face meetings.
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Evaluate facilities to help make proper hardware and software recommendations.
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Follow up on leads generated by corporate marketing efforts.
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Utilize CRM tools to record sales and account activities.
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Generate proposals and guide prospects through the buying process.
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Maintain awareness of relevant sports market knowledge and trends, including but not limited to evolving display and scoring technologies, high-profile opportunities, pricing, and shifts in the competitive landscape.
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Work closely with members of the Sports and On-Premise team to maximize sales.
Qualifications
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Past participant in collegiate athletics is a plus.
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3+ years of outside B2B sales experience with a track record of success.
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Sales experience in the Scoreboard, LED display, Sports facility equipment, Sign, Pro A/V, or Construction industries.
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Experience working with a dealer network.
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History of prospecting and new account generation.
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Compelling presentation skills with a natural ability to hold strategic conversations and analyze audiences to change tactics.
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Experience analyzing and preparing responses to formal RFPs.
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Past CRM usage, ideally Salesforce.com.
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Willingness and ability to fly as needed to attend sales presentations and trade shows.
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Physical ability to do moderate lifting and to complete the moderately demanding physical activities required in the job.
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Proficiency in the key Microsoft programs: Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
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Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and the ability to rent vehicles.
Requirements
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Associates degree in business, sales, or technology.
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Bachelor’s Degree in business, sales, technology, or construction is preferred.
Benefits
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Medical
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Dental
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Vision
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Company Paid Life/ADD
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Voluntary Life/ADD
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Dependent Life/ADD
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401k with Employer Match
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Vacation
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Personal Time