Generates sales from new customers and maintains existing business of assigned sales territory
Requirements
2- or 4-year degree
5 years outside sales experience in a relevant automotive, heavy-duty, or diesel parts industry, preferred
Safety training – ability to complete and follow company-administered safety training program
Valid driver’s license
Able to pass a background check and drug screening
Demonstrated sales success (specifically in opening new accounts and in some form of technical sales)
Sales territory organization
Sales forecasting
Position requires extensive travel and market planning.
Strong organizational and communication skills are required.
Nice To Haves
5 years outside sales experience in a relevant automotive, heavy-duty, or diesel parts industry, preferred
Responsibilities
Directly identifies, qualifies, and opens new accounts
Makes joint calls with authorized channel representatives to develop and secure new business
Manages activities to maintain and retain existing business within the assigned territory
Assists in training authorized channel representative’s sales personnel
Supports the national accounts effort for opportunities within their territory
Provides input about market and territory trends and meets annual territory sales goals
Acts as a liaison between the sales territory and Crown Battery’s manufacturing operations
Assists management with long-range territory planning: monthly, quarterly, annual, and other forecasts
Be familiar and compliant with the systems, procedures, and documentation of the Crown Quality System and how it relates to this position and Crown Battery quality objectives