Virtual Sales Representative - Flowery Branch, GA

Makita U.S.A., Inc.•Flowery Branch, GA

49d•$72,000 - $80,000

About The Position

National Account Inside/Virtual Sales is responsible for managing assigned accounts (or territories) and proactively engaging with prospective accounts to meet sales targets through indirect contact. Expansion and broadening brand awareness are the primary objectives of this position. Inside Sales will also meet and communicate progress toward inside sales objectives and targets.

Requirements

Strong skills in PC, with the abilities necessary to perform duties.
Excellent written, verbal, and spelling skills in English required.
Must be able to complete multiple tasks with varying degrees of complexity.
A background in sales, training, and/or customer service.
Strong verbal and interpersonal skills via indirect means (ie, telephone, computer or other).
Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups or management, and all outside customers and vendors.
Must have substantial reasoning and problem-solving abilities, extensive planning and scheduling skills, be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions, best suited for the company.
Good mechanical aptitude, physical ability, and attention to safety.
React well under pressure.
Experience working in a high-volume, fast-paced department.
Professional office and email etiquette.
Bachelor's degree from a college, university, equivalent professional institution, and/or related industry experience.
3 to 5 years of related industry and/or technical experience.
Required to regularly use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
Required to regularly stand, walk, stoop, bend, or reach above head.
Required to frequently sit.
May be required to occasionally lift, push, or pull up to 30 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Able to ascend and descend stairs.
Continuously reach out to sort miscellaneous items.
Physically & mentally able to work in an environment that may be subject to strict deadlines and multiple projects.
May be subject to Overtime as required.

Nice To Haves

Spanish language skills are desirable but not required.
Additional training/education workshops, seminars, courses of study, beneficial (not required).

Responsibilities

Engage with assigned accounts in order to meet sales targets.
Grow sales through positive interpersonal interaction via indirect contact (ie, telephone, email, or other electronic means).
Manage all business aspects of accounts in coordination with other departments and/or territory managers.
Achieve sales targets for assigned accounts or territories.
Recommend and implement effective initiatives to grow and expand sales.
Coordinate efforts with the outside sales team to prevent sales channel conflicts.
Coordinate efforts with technical training and other departments.
Support marketing initiatives and promotions.
Report competitive programs, promotions or other competitive information.
Search the marketplace for prospective opportunities.
Participate in product training, sales meetings, trade shows, and other requested events.
Occasional travel as needed to fulfill company initiatives.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options after 30 days of employment
Flexible spending accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
Employee assistance program (EAP) for mental health and well-being
Paid subscription to Headspace and 5 other members of your choice
Competitive pay & performance-based incentives
Company branded vehicle provided
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Basic Term Life insurance is 100% company paid
Long-term Disability Coverage 100% company paid
Disability Coverage
Voluntary Coverage: Critical illness, accidental, hospital indemnity, whole life, and supplemental life plans.
Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays)
Employee discounts on Makita tools and accessories - because we know you love quality tools!
Training programs
Tuition reimbursement
Internal promotion opportunities
Collaborative, innovative work environment