Outside Sales Representative

Louisiana Cat•Alexandria, LA

20d

About The Position

POWER UP YOUR CAREER WITH LOUISIANA CAT Louisiana Cat has been proud to represent Caterpillar® for 4 continuous generations in the state of Louisiana. We have been providing our customers with the highest quality Cat® equipment, service, and parts since 1933. We serve to build and power our community for a better future. We are always searching for high energy, ambitious candidates who are ready to join our team. You can build your future here! THE OPPORTUNITY We are searching for an Outside Sales Representative to join our growing operations. This position will cover the the Alexandria territory. The person in this role will be responsible for outside sales of CAT equipment management solutions for customers in a defined territory. This role is a hybrid between a "hunter" sales role and consultative sales to provide CAT product information to your assigned customer territory. YOUR CONTRIBUTION Serve as an ambitious and highly competitive sales professional for customer accounts in your defined territory Pursue, build, maximize and successfully close sales transactions for customers in the defined territory Become a subject matter expert on customer financing, licensing policies and procedures, warranty registrations, and invoicing Collaborate with your Sales Management / General Manager to establish sales goals on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis Attain sales target goals by maximizing customers' loyalty and repeat business Provide detailed sales reports, continuous improvement recommendations, and customer invoices to Louisiana CAT Management YOUR VALUE You will build long-term, rapport with new and existing customers in order to ensure both their success and our company's success You will have the tools and training to MAKE A CAREER here at Louisiana CAT MOST IMPORTANT QUALIFICATIONS Required: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Sales or related field Required: Strong technical, mechanical, and business aptitude Required: Strong skills in Microsoft Office software including MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook Highly Preferred: 2-3 years outside product sales experience Highly Preferred: Knowledge or experience using CRM (Customer Relations Management) software such as Salesforce.com Highly Preferred: Knowledge of Caterpillar product lines is strongly desired; other Heavy Equipment industry knowledge is preferred JOB FACTS The majority of this position will be spent on the road traveling the assigned territory Must be willing to relocate within the state of Louisiana for future advancement opportunities. Valid U.S. Driver's License with clean Motor Vehicle Record Requires physical movement as required by job description Maintain compliance with all International, Federal, State and Local safety and company regulations. Louisiana Cat is a drug-free workplace

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Sales or related field
Strong technical, mechanical, and business aptitude
Strong skills in Microsoft Office software including MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook
Valid U.S. Driver's License with clean Motor Vehicle Record
Requires physical movement as required by job description
Maintain compliance with all International, Federal, State and Local safety and company regulations.
Louisiana Cat is a drug-free workplace

Nice To Haves

2-3 years outside product sales experience
Knowledge or experience using CRM (Customer Relations Management) software such as Salesforce.com
Knowledge of Caterpillar product lines is strongly desired; other Heavy Equipment industry knowledge is preferred

Responsibilities

Serve as an ambitious and highly competitive sales professional for customer accounts in your defined territory
Pursue, build, maximize and successfully close sales transactions for customers in the defined territory
Become a subject matter expert on customer financing, licensing policies and procedures, warranty registrations, and invoicing
Collaborate with your Sales Management / General Manager to establish sales goals on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis
Attain sales target goals by maximizing customers' loyalty and repeat business
Provide detailed sales reports, continuous improvement recommendations, and customer invoices to Louisiana CAT Management
Build long-term, rapport with new and existing customers in order to ensure both their success and our company's success

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision, $50,000 Company Funded Life Policy (if enrolled in Health)
Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Cancer, Supplemental Life and additional voluntary policies
401K Plan with Company Match
Paid Holidays & Vacation
Technician Tool Loan Program up to $2,000
Safety Boot / Safety Prescription Glasses Allowances
Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Assistance
Employee Discounts
Credit Union
Technician Career Development Program - Shop & Field Service Training