Sales Development Specialist
About The Position
SEW-EURODRIVE USA is seeking a high-performing sales professional who is motivated to succeed and driven by results. The ideal candidate is competitive, accountable, and thrives in achieving their sales goals. This role is perfect for someone who understands that winning in sales means more than hitting numbers; it means building trust, delivering value, and forming strong relationships. You are business-minded and professional, energized by challenges, and committed to representing a world-class brand with excellence. The Sales Development Specialist is primarily a training role to develop into a District Sales or other Sales role. In this role, you will complete cross-functional training in Production, Customer Service, Engineering, and Service to develop comprehensive product and application knowledge. Support District Sales and Customer Service teams with quoting, project management, CRM management, and customer account support. Conduct customer visits, sales calls, plant surveys, and joint calls with distributors and SEW-EURODRIVE personnel to identify application needs and drive sales growth. Provide technical, promotional, training, and sales support to OEMs, distributors, resellers, and end users. Develop and deliver customer training events, product demonstrations, trade shows, and seminars. Build expertise in SEW-EURODRIVE products, applications, and target industries to recommend and size solutions that best meet customer requirements. Assist with distributor development and support in accordance with company policies to improve sales performance and service coverage. Monitor market trends, customer needs, and industry activity, providing reports and recommendations to support business growth strategies. Maintain accurate customer engagement records and sales activity through CRM tools. Travel as required for customer visits, training, trade shows, and sales meetings, including occasional work outside standard business hours. Continuously expand technical and product knowledge through formal and self-directed training while contributing to revenue growth across all SEW-EURODRIVE product lines.
Requirements
- Must be willing to relocate upon completion of training and availability of open positions for promotion.
- 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
- Candidates with additional relevant degrees or certifications and extensive experience may be considered for the higher end of the salary range.
Responsibilities
- Complete cross-functional training in Production, Customer Service, Engineering, and Service to develop comprehensive product and application knowledge.
- Support District Sales and Customer Service teams with quoting, project management, CRM management, and customer account support.
- Conduct customer visits, sales calls, plant surveys, and joint calls with distributors and SEW-EURODRIVE personnel to identify application needs and drive sales growth.
- Provide technical, promotional, training, and sales support to OEMs, distributors, resellers, and end users.
- Develop and deliver customer training events, product demonstrations, trade shows, and seminars.
- Build expertise in SEW-EURODRIVE products, applications, and target industries to recommend and size solutions that best meet customer requirements.
- Assist with distributor development and support in accordance with company policies to improve sales performance and service coverage.
- Monitor market trends, customer needs, and industry activity, providing reports and recommendations to support business growth strategies.
- Maintain accurate customer engagement records and sales activity through CRM tools.
- Travel as required for customer visits, training, trade shows, and sales meetings, including occasional work outside standard business hours.
- Continuously expand technical and product knowledge through formal and self-directed training while contributing to revenue growth across all SEW-EURODRIVE product lines.
Benefits
- A highly competitive compensation program
- Industry-leading benefits, including a lucrative 401(k) retirement plan
- A student loan repayment program
- Ongoing professional development and clear career growth opportunities
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
