The Hope Group, A SunSource Company · 2 days ago

Outside Sales Account Manager - Air Compressor Sales & Service

Hartford, CT

Full-time

Remote

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

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Leticia Wade

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Responsibilities

Aggressively pursue sales of compressed air products and services which includes new machine sales, accessory equipment, service, parts, rentals, lubricants and additional consultative services such as energy audits, air surveys and training programs.

Provide customers with engineering services and consultation including the engineering of complete compressed air systems.

Proactively and constructively analyze customer accounts to determine potential for both present and future equipment needs. Establish rapport between customers and The Hope Group matching benefits of equipment to customer needs.

Identify, develop and educate a sub-dealer network in assigned area to sell and service our small air compressor (dealer-class) product. Educate architects and engineering firms to write specification that require the use of HAS Vendor equipment.

Research and prepare presentation of product designed to satisfy specific account requirement while maximizing company profits. Prepare written quotes and track all active quotations on company CRM [Tour deForce].

Supervise the acquisition, ordering, delivery, installation and start-up of product order for end-user account, ensuring that both The Hope Group and customer fulfill contract requirements.

Remain current on equipment technology (HAS and competitive) to enhance ability to succeed in competitive selling situations. Expand product knowledge to products and accessories not normally considered part of the distributor-class product so that benefit to customer needs is enhanced.

Represent company at industry and high-level trade show events.

Provide advanced systems consultation to customers.

Qualification

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Air Compressor SalesEngineering ServicesIndustrial Sales ExperienceCustomer Relationship ManagementTechnical Product KnowledgeNegotiating SkillsTime Management Skills

Required

HS Diploma or GED

Proven ability to grasp and work with technical products and sales and/or at least three years of direct customer contact dealing with air compressors or very similar product.

2+ years industrial sales experience; experience with air compressor systems and components is preferred.

Desire, self-confidence, imagination, commitment and self-motivation with an ability to independently and proactively sustain required sales activity.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with particular emphasis on developing positive relationships with customers, clients and fellow-employees, presentation skills, negotiating and problem-solving skills.

Proven ability to probe, question and analyze customer requirements and consult and advise on recommended solutions to compressed air problems and applications.

Strong organization and time management skills.

Valid driver’s license and insurability to operate vehicle is required for this position.

Proven ability to be a leader, manager and motivator of others.