Logo
MATHESON

Outside Sales Representative

MATHESON, Howell, Michigan, United States, 48855

Save Job

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Direct message the job poster from MATHESON Corporate Recruiter @ MATHESON | Building Connections for Top Talent

POSITION SUMMARY Sells products for MATHESON to business and industrial establishments or individuals at sales office, store, showroom or customer's place of business by performing the following duties. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Compile 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. Travel throughout assigned territory to call on regular and prospective customers to solicit orders, or talk with customers on sales floor or by phone. Display or demonstrate product, using samples or catalog, and emphasize salable features. Quote prices and credit terms and prepare sales contracts for orders obtained. Estimate delivery dates to customers, based on knowledge of firm’s production and delivery schedules. Prepare reports of business transactions and keep expense accounts. Work with inside sales and route sales representatives to keep account activities and literature up to date. Coordinate customer training. Enter new customer data and other sales data for current customers into computer database. Develop and maintain relationships with purchasing contacts. Investigate and resolve customer problems with welding processes, equipment, and deliveries. Attend trade shows. Perform inside sales when needed. Assist with semi-annual inventories. Assist co-workers and customers with technical welding questions. Assist in collecting outstanding account balances. Perform other projects and duties as assigned. HOURS OF WORK : Typical hours for this position are Monday through Friday, matching the requirements of the customer base. This is a full-time position. QUALIFICATIONS : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers, clients, vendors, managers or employees of the organization. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. REASONING ABILITY Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Valid Driver's License Hazardous materials training and certification EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Associate's degree in Welding Technology or related field from a two-year college or technical school. Six months to one year related experience and/or training or; Equivalent combination of education and experience. Matheson is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with laws and regulations under EEOC. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, protected veteran status, or disability.

#J-18808-Ljbffr