Applied Concepts, Inc. · 3 weeks ago
Traffic Products Inside Sales Partner
Applied Concepts is a privately owned company focused on designing, manufacturing, and selling products that promote public safety. The Traffic Products Inside Sales Partner will be responsible for selling speed measurement products to law enforcement agencies and providing sales support to the Regional Sales Manager.
ElectronicsManufacturingProduct DesignTechnical Support
Responsibilities
Meet or exceed the annual sales quota established at the start of each calendar year
Proactively solicit orders from regular and prospective accounts in the commercial and public works marketplace via telephone and email. The Traffic Products Inside Sales Partner (TPISP) owns all activities within accounts and shares responsibilities with the Traffic Products Regional Sales Manager (TPRSM)
Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of all ACI products
Display and demonstrate ACI products to potential customers primarily through sales calls, and coordinate with customers for onsite post-sales product training by the TPRSM as required or beneficial
Respond promptly to customer inquiries received directly or via company-generated leads
Communicate, assist, and coordinate with the TPRSM on appointments, travel schedules, product evaluations, quotations, sales orders, billing, shipping, and delivery issues
Quote prices, availability, and credit terms; prepare sales quotes, sales orders, and sales presentations either directly or with the assistance of the TPRSM and in accordance with current company policy
Collaborate with the TPRSM to keep account activities and customer information up to date in the company CRM
Develop and execute sales strategies to reach potential buyers and solicit new customers
Initiate contact with prospects through cold-calling or in response to inquiries generated by advertisements, trade shows, or the website
Present product information after identifying customer needs; move solid leads through the marketing funnel, connect them to a salesperson, and arrange in-person meetings, emails, or phone calls as appropriate
Follow up with potential customers who expressed interest but did not purchase
Collaborate with the sales team to ensure the company's goals and targets are met
Maintain regular communication with the National Sales Manager regarding sales process progress and key account communications
Provide the National Sales Manager with required reports, including estimated sales forecasts, state-level activities, competitive analysis, and travel reports, as needed
Qualification
Required
5+ years' experience in face-to-face sales or phone sales experience and a proven track record of meeting sales quotas, increasing sales, and customer satisfaction
Associate's Degree in Marketing/Business or 5 years' equivalent work experience
Customer focus and adaptability to different personality types
Good telephone etiquette and computer literacy skills (MS Office programs)
Ability to multi-task, set priorities, and manage time effectively
Strong analytical and mathematical skills
Previous sales production of up to and including $2.5M annually
Proven track record achieving annual sales quotas
Extensive experience documenting sales activities within an internal tracking database program
Preferred
Experience selling to either government agencies or industrial customers (desired but not required)
Successful completion of coursework in sales techniques, marketing, and communication may be advantageous
Benefits
Competitive compensation and benefits
Rewards and recognition programs
Protected/assigned territory
Immersive learning and development opportunities
Extensive product training
Convenient office location
Flexible vacation policy
Excellent work/life balance
Great culture and collaborative environment
Company
Applied Concepts, Inc.
Applied Concepts is a leading designer & manufacturer of LED Drivers, Rails, Rails, High-Bright (HB) Displays, Class A, B, & C NVIS Displays, and LED Accessories.
Funding
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