District Sales Specialist - Iowa

SEW-EURODRIVE•IA - Home Office, IA

4d•$110,000 - $140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

SEW-EURODRIVE USA seeks a District Sales Representative to join our Midwest Sales Team. The sales territory covers the eastern two-thirds of Iowa. Our District Sales personnel are responsible for revenue generation by promoting and selling SEW-EURODRIVE products within the geographic territory. This is an opportunity to create an impact with an international, family-owned business promoting a portfolio of 'best in class' logistics solutions. SEW-EURODRIVE USA offers a very competitive compensation program with incomparable employee benefits, including a lucrative 401k retirement plan and student loan repayment program. We sell products and solutions while we develop people and create careers.

Requirements

Must be located in or willing to relocate to the Des Moines or Cedar Rapids area. Candidates located elsewhere in the Iowa territory may be considered.
Must have experience with and/or knowledge of gear reducers, electric motors, variable frequency drives, and motion controllers.
Must have a valid Driver’s License and driving record satisfactory to SEW-EURODRIVE or otherwise be able to transport yourself to and from various locations, including customer facilities, to engage in diverse business activities.
Must be eligible and authorized to work in the United States on an ongoing indefinite basis.
Must have excellent organizational and communication skills.
Must have strong mathematical and computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
Must be able to travel and frequently visit customers.
Must be able to sit, stand, and lift frequently and for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

Associate Degree in Engineering, Industrial Distribution, or another related field.
Two years of Outside Sales experience or four years of Inside Sales experience.

Responsibilities

Generate revenue and increase sales of all SEW-EURODRIVE products.
Develop and nurture relationships with personnel at prospective and current customer accounts.
Frequently perform sales calls for face-to-face customer interaction.
Develop and manage sales strategies and programs to increase sales through new and existing customers.
Provide technical, training, promotional, and sales support to direct and indirect customers, including OEMs, Users, Distributors, and Resellers.
Understand major markets and industries.
Develop and perform training for customers as needed.
Attend training provided and perform self-training to increase product and industry knowledge.
Provide added value to customers through your knowledge, expertise, and follow-up.
Qualify and develop sales leads into customers.
Perform daily travel within the sales territory and perform overnight travel as needed.
Travel to any required destination for training, tradeshows, sales meetings, etc.
Be attentive to customer needs and occasionally conduct business outside of normal business hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Use CRM to manage customer interaction.

Benefits

Medical Insurance - Includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Audio, and Prescription Drug coverage + $125 annual reimbursement for purchase of eligible vitamins & minerals
Life Insurance worth 2.5 times annual base pay. Includes Accidental Death & Dismemberment
Disability - Includes both Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for Medical and/or Dependent Care
Timely Evaluations with potential for a pay increase
Paid Vacation - 2-weeks of vacation accrual per year to start, which increases after five years and ten years of service
Holiday Pay - Twelve (12) paid holidays per year
Retirement Benefits - Includes 401(k) with Profit Sharing Contribution and 200% Company Match on the first 3% that you defer to your 401K account
Additional Paid Time Off (PTO) for hourly positions - Unused time is paid out annually
Paid Parental Leave - To assist and support new parents with balancing work and family matters
Onsite Clinic Services - On location medical services by licensed providers at no cost to employees
Education Assistance Programs - Student Loan Repayment / Tuition Assistance options
Counseling Resources - Easy and convenient access to professional counseling services online
Wellness Resources - Utilizing a comprehensive, interactive, and personalized wellness program with potential to earn points for awards / gift cards
Uniforms/Subsidies - Uniform subsidies and/or uniforms are provided for applicable roles, based on job requirements
Safety Shoes - A subsidy for the annual purchase of OSHA approved safety shoes, based on job requirements
Employee Assistance Programs - program to help employees navigate challenging life circumstances
100% paid group health plan for full-time employees