Outside Sales Representative

Louisiana Cat • Lake Charles, LA

16d • Hybrid

About The Position

Louisiana Cat is seeking an Outside Sales Representative to join their growing operations, covering the Lake Charles territory. This role involves outside sales of CAT equipment management solutions to customers within a defined territory. It combines a "hunter" sales approach with consultative sales to provide CAT product information to the assigned customer base.

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.
• Must be willing to relocate within the state of Louisiana for future advancement opportunities.

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.

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

What This Job Offers

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