Metalworking Field Sales- VT
About The Position
A&M Industrial is a family-owned industrial distributor that has been serving customers for nearly 70 years, playing a critical role in keeping the economy moving. They partner with many of the world’s leading manufacturers to provide metalworking, safety, MRO, material handling, and other industrial products to customers across a wide range of industries. With a long history and a forward-looking mindset, A&M is helping carve the future of industrial distribution by combining trusted relationships, technical expertise, and customer service with technology, AI, data, and automation. The Metalworking Field Sales Representative will execute sales strategy, initiate contact with existing and potential customers, identify needs, and sell appropriate metalworking and machine tools to meet those needs.
Requirements
- 5 plus years of Machining background, manufacturing experience, or strong mechanical abilities
- Computer literate, experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and the Internet.
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, changing, and dynamic work environment.
- Must possess strong organizational skills.
- Works well in a group/team setting with limited amounts of supervision.
- Prior experience in Industrial Sales and/or Distribution
- 5 years plus experience with metal cutting tooling and or grinding.
- Prior experience with CNC programming and operating.
- Prior experience with machining process improvement and cost savings documentation
Responsibilities
- Provide technical support for metalworking applications.
- Recommend alternate products based on cost, availability or specifications.
- Manage assigned accounts.
- Call prospective customers and establish buying cycles, customer needs, and create a customer-supplier relationship.
- Increase sales in respective accounts.
- Prepare sales information for customers.
- Establish buying influences, budgets and purchasing criteria for assigned accounts.
- Secure and place orders taking into consideration delivery dates and inventory levels for fulfillment.
- Determine clients’ requirements and expectations, recommend specific products, services, and/or solutions.
- Ability to develop strategic plans and accurate forecasts for accounts.
- Proactively recommend items needed by clients to increase efficiency and improve transaction profitability.
- Increase sales and average order size by means of cross-selling, up-selling, add-on sales, and offering featured promotional sale items.
- Educate clients about terminology, features, and benefits of products in order to improve product-related sales and client satisfaction.
- Contact clients following sales to ensure ongoing client satisfaction and resolve and complaint.
- Remain current on client preferences, changes in local codes, and product developments by attending sales meetings, vendor training, trade shows, and reading trade journals.
- Manage time effectively, meet personal goals, and work effectively with other members of the team.
- Maintain proficiency in using personal computer, CRM tools, and other office equipment and software.
- Present a professional image at all times to clients and vendors.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid time off, holidays, and flexibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
