Achieves sales objectives within product range or assigned areas/districts. Pursues sales leads, promoted products, concludes orders, arranges internal sales logistics.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Sales Calls: Promotes the sale of company products through distributor network, direct to customers, and other channels as appropriate. Uses technical knowledge to support and build sales. Identifies, develops and maintains direct sales to end users.
Technical Sales: Utilizes technical knowledge to assess the potential application of company products, offering solutions that meet customer needs. Researches and presents information showing potential customers the cost benefit of utilizing GDI products.
Business Plans: Along with Sales Representatives/Manager, develops business plans and sales targets for assigned area.
Training: Provides technical training to distributors, vendors, customers regarding products, programs, systems, etc. Communicates customer feedback into future product developments.
Forecasts/Budgets: Gives input to forecasts & budgets and is required to meet budget targets.
Other responsibilities as assigned or required.
QUALIFICATIONS: Experience Required:
Ability to quickly and easily develop excellent relationships with team members, customers, vendors, distributors. Must rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. A wide degree of creativity is expected.
Education/Training Required:
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business or Engineering (or international equivalent); proficiency in Microsoft Office software, Lotus Notes, any Sales Leads/Tracking software utilized.