Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Company car
Company parties
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Employee discounts
Free uniforms
Health insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Training & development
Vision insurance
Overall, Role / Main Function of the Job: The jobholder will be responsible for increasing sales and profitability within the agreed-upon outside sales territory by leading the company’s sales and service efforts in our Industrial/Steel distribution network.
Location / Department
· The role is based remotely, covering Illinois, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa.
· Jobholder is a member of the Sales Department.
· Jobholders will be required to travel extensively domestically, as the job requires.
Reporting
· Jobholder reports daily to the Regional Sales Manager of Evolution Power Tools, LLC. No Direct Reports
Other Key Internal Relationships
· Daily contact with customer service/sales support and other members of Evolution Power Tools, LLC.
Supervisory Responsibilities
· Manage the distribution network in the given sales territory.
Main Duties & Tasks
· Routine sales travel to visit new and existing customers and attend relevant trade shows.
· Identify and properly qualify new business opportunities using available resources.
· Provide customer support by responding to customer inquiries and requests.
· Partner with current customers to ascertain current needs and generate additional sales.
· Ensure that databases are current and updated with accurate customer information.
· Perform professional presentations or demonstrations of company product(s)/service(s) while on-site.
· Penetrate all targeted accounts and increase sales from within the client base.
· Generate and develop new customer accounts to increase revenue, by cold calling if necessary.
· Always maintain professionalism, tact, diplomacy, and sensitivity to portray the company in a positive manner.
· In collaboration with trusted dealers, identify, visit, and capture new sales at end users.
· Engage executive sales leaders of key accounts where applicable (example, regional VP’s, district sales managers, etc.)
· Actively manage call schedule to adequately cover assigned territory in a time efficient manner.
· Maintain accurate records, including sales call reports, expense reimbursement forms and other documentation.
· Make a front-line assessment of market conditions and advise the company Sales Director of the findings.
· Build and maintain ongoing awareness of new products and services, competitor activities, and another research.
Skills, Experience and Competencies
· Sales, market, and management experience
o 1 years’+ experience in an outside sales position.
o Strength in identifying and closing new business prospects.
o Ability to maximize the value of existing account relationships.
o Experience working at trade shows and open houses would be an advantage.
· Industry expertise
o Knowledge of Industrial / Steel products and channels of distribution would be advantageous.
o Experience identifying and developing new sales opportunities.
· Education and tools
o Minimum High School Diploma. Business Degree preferred.
o Literacy in computer-based applications such as Microsoft Office.
o Experience using customer contact systems.
· Personal Traits
o High level of initiative. Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality.
o Must be able to organize and prioritize with strong project management skills.
o Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required.
o Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
o Quick, decisive, and communicative.
o Demonstrated track record of consistently exceeding corporate goals as well as strong negotiation and closing techniques.
o Self-starter: motivated, team focused, and results driven.
o Strong technical skills: able to present technical concepts; provide customers with hands-on technique using our products.
Remuneration Details
· Permanent opportunity at a stable and growing international organization.
· Competitive salary.
· Generous commission scheme based on agreed targets.
· Company car, laptop, mobile, etc. provided.
· We are committed to helping our colleagues reach their full potential.
· 20 days annual leave + statutory days.
· Healthcare contribution.
· 401k contribution.
About Us
It’s an exciting time to join Evolution! With over 30 years in the industrial power tool market, we’re a fast-growing business operating in over 27 countries, with offices in the UK, US, France, and China. Evolution has established a well-earned reputation and is recognized worldwide as a steel and fabrication industry market leader. Evolution has traditionally specialized in steel dry-cutting technology and has developed this technology into a range of multipurpose saws that cut Wood, Aluminum, and Steel. With a rich history and exciting future, we’re selling more power tools in more places to more people than ever before. Evolution aspires to build on our well-earned reputation and become one of the great iconic brands in the power tools market. You will play a critical role in making that vision a reality and will be based out of our Chicago office. As a company, we have a unique, patented product and exciting future strategic plans to continue our rapid growth trajectory. We are looking for innovative and ambitious colleagues to join us on this journey and have a tangible impact on taking Evolution Power Tools to the next level.
Find out more about us on our website: https://shop.evolutionpowertools.com/
Job Type: Full-time
This is a remote position.