Copy of Area Sales Representative
About The Position
LaundryLux Distribution is hiring an Area Sales Representative to develop and manage new and existing commercial laundry customers in the Atlanta, Georgia territory. The role focuses on expanding sales across Electrolux vended and On-Premise Laundry (OPL) segments and covers the sales process from identifying opportunities through installation and customer training. On-target earnings are $100,000 or more, depending on experience. The representative builds expertise in commercial laundry products and interprets technical specifications, architectural drawings, and construction plans. The position includes regular customer prospecting and site visits, CRM and sales-pipeline management, quoting, coordination of orders, shipments, and installations, and participation in trade shows and events. Weekly local travel by automobile and out-of-state travel for training, sales meetings, and events are required.
Requirements
- 1–3 years of experience in prospecting, new business development, or direct sales.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Strategic thinking and expertise in prospecting, new business development, direct sales, account management, and strategic planning.
- Value-based, consultative sales approach.
- Strong customer-service orientation and ability to deliver a positive experience to customers and prospects.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Detail-oriented and well organized.
- Ability to learn technical aspects of the commercial laundry industry and equipment.
- Weekly automobile travel to assigned market areas.
- Valid driver’s license, car insurance, satisfactory driving record, and access to a reliable personal vehicle.
- Ability to work independently with strong time-management skills.
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, and CRM software, with ability to learn other software programs.
- Out-of-state travel for training, sales meetings, and trade events.
Nice To Haves
- Background in equipment sales, construction, or machinery sales.
Responsibilities
- Develop and manage new and existing customers in the commercial laundry industry, expanding opportunities across Electrolux vended and OPL segments.
- Develop expertise in commercial laundry products and interpret technical specifications, architectural drawings, and construction plans.
- Visit potential customers, distribute marketing brochures, collect customer information, and enter it into the database.
- Record site visits with detailed notes and update the CRM to advance the sales process.
- Maintain, manage, and report on the sales pipeline.
- Provide customers with information and quotes for sales leads within the expected time frame.
- Participate in industry trade shows and events as needed to drive sales activity.
- Establish, maintain, and review goals during weekly, monthly, and quarterly planning or review meetings.
- Coordinate purchase orders, product shipments, and equipment installations to meet customer timelines and fulfill sales.
- Enter chain equipment and ancillary orders into Epicor.
- Oversee on-site chain installations when needed.
- Provide customer training as part of the sales and installation process.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Life insurance
- 401(k) with company matching
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Employee referral program
- Mentorship program
- Company-sponsored training
- Tuition reimbursement
- Career advancement and professional growth opportunities
- Continuous learning and development
- Diversity initiatives, including the Women’s Initiative
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
