Outside Sales Representative - Columbus, NE

Matheson • Columbus, NE

8h • Onsite

About The Position

Sells products for Nippon Sanso Matheson to business and industrial establishments or individuals at sales office, store, showroom or customer's place of business. This is a full-time position. Typical hours for this position are going to match the requirements of the customer base Monday through Friday.

Requirements

• 2-5+ years of experience in Industrial Sales preferably Gases/Medical Gases/Propane and Welding supply sales.
• A proven track record in sales and account management and development.
• Profit and loss analysis on proposed sales orders and understanding of profit margins.
• Experience making sales presentations and demonstrations.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent from four-year College or related experience and or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Compiles lists of prospective customers for use as sales leads, based on information from newspapers, business directories, industry ads, trade shows, Internet Web sites, and other sources.
• Travels throughout assigned territory to call on regular and prospective customers to solicit orders, or talks with customers on sales floor or by phone.
• Displays or demonstrates product, using samples or catalog, and emphasizes salable features.
• Quotes prices and credit terms and prepares sales contracts for orders obtained.
• Estimates date of delivery to customer, based on knowledge of own firm's production and delivery schedules.
• Prepares reports of business transactions and keeps expense accounts.
• Works with inside sales and route sales representatives to keep account activities and literature up to date.
• Coordinates customer training.
• Enters new customer data and other sales data for current customers into computer database.
• Develops and maintains relationships with purchasing contacts.
• Investigates and resolves customer problems with welding processes, equipment and deliveries.
• Attends trade shows.
• Performs inside sales when needed.
• Assists with semi-annual inventories.
• Assists co-workers and customers with technical welding questions.
• Assists in collecting outstanding account balances.
• Perform other projects and duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level