Technical Sales Representative
- $70,000 - $70,000
- Arlington Heights, IL
A bit about us:
Established over 20 years ago as the sales, marketing and R&D company in North America. Today we service both North and South America with an entirely expanded specialty product portfolio. We have a team of highly trained technical individuals with many years of experience in Science and Technology whose aim is to help you with your individual needs. Our fully equipped R&D laboratory allows us to aid our customers in both technical service and product development.
Why join us?
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid paternity leave
Paid maternity leave
Disability insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid paternity leave
Paid maternity leave
Disability insurance
Job Details
JOB SUMMARY: Will work alongside other team members to learn Company Sales & Marketing requirements by completing rotations in various office functions and departments, including Research & Development, Customer Service, Business, and Sales, to gain a foundation for promoting Company products in the marketplace.
ESSENTIAL ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
1) Work closely with business leaders to learn sales processes by completing the Sales Training Program, required projects, and assigned tasks.
2) Observe sales by occasionally traveling with sales representatives, attending trade shows, industry seminars, and customer sales meetings and service calls.
3) Practices business sales process by calling on existing customers to maintain business relationships and cold-calling on new businesses to establish relationships and determine new sales opportunities.
4) Learns the essential customer service administrative requirements to ensure quality and timely follow-up, understanding of QuickBooks system, overview of customer specifics and pricing requirements, rebates, credit memos, and export administrative requirements.
5) Partners with Sales and Customer Services teams to update technical and product information.
6) Promotes the company culture and positive business ethics through ongoing business relationships and activities.
7) Analyze sales and market data; summarize and report business and market trends.
8) Provides feedback regarding product issues and development to enhance sales profitability.
9) Updates sales and business job knowledge by participating in educational and self-development improvement opportunities, reading sales and marketing publications, maintaining professional connections and networks, and participating in sales and marketing networks.
10) Participates in sales forecasting and planning.
11) Develops and delivers sales presentations and closes sales.
12) Liaise with the customer service team and suppliers to check on the progress of existing orders.
13) Other Duties: Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change with or without notice.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENT NOTICE: Initially, up to 50% travel is required for this position. Upon completion of training and promotion into a Sales position, the travel requirement will increase to 60%-80%.
Bonus: Annual bonus eligibility based on pre-determined sales goals
ESSENTIAL ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
1) Work closely with business leaders to learn sales processes by completing the Sales Training Program, required projects, and assigned tasks.
2) Observe sales by occasionally traveling with sales representatives, attending trade shows, industry seminars, and customer sales meetings and service calls.
3) Practices business sales process by calling on existing customers to maintain business relationships and cold-calling on new businesses to establish relationships and determine new sales opportunities.
4) Learns the essential customer service administrative requirements to ensure quality and timely follow-up, understanding of QuickBooks system, overview of customer specifics and pricing requirements, rebates, credit memos, and export administrative requirements.
5) Partners with Sales and Customer Services teams to update technical and product information.
6) Promotes the company culture and positive business ethics through ongoing business relationships and activities.
7) Analyze sales and market data; summarize and report business and market trends.
8) Provides feedback regarding product issues and development to enhance sales profitability.
9) Updates sales and business job knowledge by participating in educational and self-development improvement opportunities, reading sales and marketing publications, maintaining professional connections and networks, and participating in sales and marketing networks.
10) Participates in sales forecasting and planning.
11) Develops and delivers sales presentations and closes sales.
12) Liaise with the customer service team and suppliers to check on the progress of existing orders.
13) Other Duties: Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change with or without notice.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENT NOTICE: Initially, up to 50% travel is required for this position. Upon completion of training and promotion into a Sales position, the travel requirement will increase to 60%-80%.
Bonus: Annual bonus eligibility based on pre-determined sales goals