What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outside Sales position at Singer Industrial?
Job Description
Job Description
American Hose & Hardware , a Singer Industrial Company, is searching for an Outside Sales / Account Manager in Atlanta / Forest Park, GA. Singer Industrial is one of America’s largest Industrial Distributors with a North American footprint of approximately 100 locations with over 1,400 employees. Singer Industrial strives to efficiently improve customer productivity with innovative industrial solutions, while providing employee growth and opportunity. We serve a diverse market portfolio including petrochemical, oil / gas, food & beverage, OE equipment, marine, MRO, construction, rental supply, power generation and mining. We do this with a robust line of fluid power, hose & fittings, belts, seals & gaskets, pneumatic and automation products, and services.
Job Summary :
A successful candidate will meet sales and profitability goals and demonstrate our “customer first” work ethic. They will accomplish this by using their superb sales, customer service, negotiation and relationship building skills. They bring value to our customers by working with our operations team to solve some of industries’ most difficult application, logistical and supply chain challenges. This role works closely with inside sales and operations staff to ensure orders are fulfilled in a timely fashion.
The Outside Sales Representative will be responsible for generating new business opportunities, building and maintaining client relationships, and achieving sales targets. This role requires a self-starter with excellent communication and negotiation skills who can work independently and as part of a team.
Duties / Responsibilities :
- Utilize the 5 stages of the sales process methodology to prospect, qualify, propose product / service plan, facilitate positive decisions, gain new accounts, and expand current accounts within the specified territory.
- Achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual sales & financial goals established by the company.
- Travel throughout assigned territory to call on assigned and prospective customers to solicit orders and talk with customers in person or by phone. Some overnight travel may be required.
- Maintain and Utilize Key Tools : Pipeline, Call Reporting, Open Order Reports, etc.
- Display and demonstrate products that meet the customer’s application needs using catalog and marketing materials.
- Work with Inside Sales Team to develop quotes and prepare sales contracts for new orders.
- Estimate date of delivery based on information gathered from Inside Sales Team, operational management, current demand on production, and delivery schedules.
- Provide recommendations of inventory levels based upon new business onboarded.
- Coordinate customer training.
- Become a trusted expert in fluid conveying and power transmission applications.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and competitor activities.
- Prepare and submit regular sales reports.
Required Skills / Abilities :
At Singer Industrial, we believe our employees are what’s most important, therefore we offer a complete benefits package including but not limited to : Health and Wellness, HSA, FSA, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability, 401(K) matching, and PTO.
