Territory Sales Associate - Atlanta

JOIN THE WAGNER FAMILY
Thank you for your interest in Wagner. We always have our eyes open for talented people who want to learn, grow and expand their capabilities with Wagner. From start to finish, you'll enjoy a fun and colorful career at Wagner. Wagner is small enough that you matter and large enough for you to make a difference. Wagner believes that people represent a company's most important asset. At Wagner, we strive to create an organization where everyone participates and efforts are focused toward continuous improvement. These improvements are driven by dedication, teamwork, and the innovation of the Wagner family.
 
Our company participates in the US government's E-Verify process. In addition, all offers of employment are contingent on a background check.

YOUR BENEFITS
Our benefit package includes:

• Starting at 4 weeks PTO per year
• 401(k) and a company match
• Profit Sharing
• Medical Company HSA contribution
• Wellness Program
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Disability
• 6 Weeks Parental Leave
• Long Term Care Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Resource Groups

YOUR PAY

• $65,000/year  Profit Sharing 

Introduction
WAGNER is a well-established company with 75 years of operating experience. With over 2000 employees worldwide, the WAGNER Group is a world leading manufacturer and supplier of high technology surface finishing products and systems. Users of our efficient, reliable, and cost-effective solutions include final consumers, contractors, and industrial manufacturing companies. The company operates as two divisions, Decorative Finishing (DF) and Industrial Solutions (IS).

Position Objective 

The Sales Associate will assist the local territory Account Manager in visiting stores to promote products, train customers, obtain orders and assist at local sales events. Once the sales associate is trained, they will have a product focus for each sales call. Daily call reports will describe their activities, successes, and objections in the field.

Responsibilities

• Travels throughout assigned territory to call on regular customers to train and solicit orders. Speaks with customers on the sales floor or by phone.
• Displays or demonstrates product, using samples or catalog, and emphasizes salable features.
• Quotes prices and credit terms for orders obtained.
• Estimates date of delivery to the customer, based on knowledge of production and delivery schedules.
• Prepares reports of business transactions and keeps expense accounts.
• Reports territory activity to the supervisor on a regular basis in written form.
• Manages car stock inventory.
• Other duties as assigned.

Relationship To Others 
Works with sales peers and Titan support team in the performance of their duties. 
 

Dimensions of Position
Works with confidential company information including product design, new product launches, and company financials.

Qualifications

Education and Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience as determined by the hiring manager and Human Resources. 

Must be in possession of a valid driver's license and has the ability to drive a vehicle.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must possess excellent communication skills with the ability to speak effectively before groups of customers; bilingual English/Spanish required.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to gain information from clients and communicate the needs and desires to other members of the sales team. 
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. 
• Strong understanding of sales profit and loss concepts. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks while being self-motivated and a good team builder.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a home office or field setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 50 pounds.