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**Outside Sales Representative - The Hope Group**
**Department:** Sales - The Hope Group **Location:** Lewiston, ME
**Job ID:** 2385
**Company:** The Hope Group
**Outside Sales Representative - Lewiston**
The Hope Group a SunSource Company, a leading supplier of automation motion control components and system solutions, seeks a self-motivated and dedicated Fluid Connector Outside Sales Representative to generate new sales opportunities while developing long term professional relationships with existing and new prospective customers.
The ideal candidate will possess a strong motion control background, experienced working with industrial OEMs and End User customers, selling fluid connectors including hoses, tube fittings, quick couplings, and instrumentation. He/she should be a self-starter with excellent communication skills, is comfortable working in the field with customers solving problems and creating solutions with the support of our manufacturers and application engineers.
This position covering a territory in Southwestern Maine and Eastern New Hampshire with an existing customer base and opportunity for additional growth.
Primary functions of the position include but are not limited to:
* Plan and coordinate weekly sales calls with new / existing customers and target prospective customers using CRM software.
* Plan and execute proposals focusing on providing solution for their fluid connector needs.
* Work with management to develop a territory sales plan with actionable tasks and goals reviewed monthly.
* Utilize CRM software to manage sales territory and account base activity.
* Apply your knowledge as an expert to create and close sales opportunities with customers.
* Work closely with inside sales to provide exceptional customer service and meet customer needs.
* Answers questions about products, prices, and quality, durability, and credit terms.
* Conduct product Luncheon/Learns at customer sites utilizing THG personal and/or factory representatives.
* Learn and utilize all available company resources including inside sales, marketing, design/engineering, and management.
* Attend product and sales training, both local or at factory schools, and company meetings when required.
* Investigates and resolves customer complaints.
* Work with vendor representatives and business affiliates in meetings, joint sales calls, and networking.
* Actively promote other company divisions products and services by creating cross-leads in CRM software.
* Perform other relevant duties as assigned.
Requirements
* A minimum of 2 years technical field sales experience.
* Mechanical / Electrical / Industrial Engineer / technical degree or equivalent experience a plus.
* Training and/or education in pneumatic / electrical / mechanical systems including technical experience with hoses, tube fittings, quick couplings, and instrumentation.
* Experience and proven ability to identify/select/specify proper components to fit customers needs and specifications.
* Strong desire to expand product and systems knowledge to become more valuable to the company and customers.
* Above average computer experience with Microsoft Office, internet, various technical sizing and drawing programs, e-mail, smart phones and CRM utilization.
* Self-motivated, driven, a team player, strong communication skills and attention to details are a must.
* Must have and maintain clean driving record and ability to successfully pass a background check.
SunSources history of accomplishment and continued growth means that we give the best condition to energetic, driven people to be effective in their role. We pride ourselves on a culture that provides opportunities for development and advancement of our associates. In addition, we build meaningful relations with our customers, suppliers and internal associates. We are all bound by a pledge to a common mission toward providing the highest quality products and services within our industry and achieving the companys growth objectives.
So if you are a self-motivated individual and effective in achieving customer service success through your professional accomplishments then we want to hear from you!
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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