Sales Specilist
2 months ago
Shenandoah, United States
TRC Talent Solutions
Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionPrincipal Scope and Duties:
Loadscan has been selling in the US through a distribution for 7+ years and is now opened a
new USA subsidiary. The primary purpose of the US subsidiary is to build customer
relationships, develop sales and provide customer service and support to the North
American customer base.
This is a significant sales position within the company and will involve working with the
internal team, other managers, and outside contractors to increase sales opportunities and
maximise revenue for the business. To achieve this the Business Development and Sales
Specialist will need to understand market share, find and gain access to potential new
customers, present to them, ultimately convert them to clients and continue to grow
business in the future.
While the exact responsibilities will vary, the main duties include, but are not limited to:
• Contribute to the development of the company strategy as it relates to
abovementioned industries and carry out sales and marketing activity planning and
deployment accordingly.
• Research relevant industry organisations in target markets and identify potential
clients and the appropriate contact persons and decision makers within the client
organisation.
• Use knowledge of the market and competitors to identify and develop sales and
business development opportunities.
• Work with the broader team to develop relevant Texas marketing and sales
collateral.
• Prospect for and develop professional relationships with potential new clients to
enable the presentation and sale of Loadscan products.
• Foster and maintain strong professional relationships with existing customers to
maximise the sale of existing products, as well as new products and services that
Loadscan may develop or distribute.
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• Organise sales trips and other planned activities to make the most efficient use of
Loadscan resources to set up sales meetings (and product demonstrations as
necessary) with the key decision-makers and influencers within targeted businesses
that have good potential to purchase Loadscan products.
• Plan approaches and pitches; work with the team to develop key value propositions
that speak to the client’s needs, concerns and objectives.
• Work with the Managing Director, Sales and MKT Leads, LLC VP and HR Portfolio
Lead to determine market feasibility and resources required to support market
entry.
• Work collaboratively with Loadscan’s technical, production and support staff (and
any other internal colleagues as necessary) to ensure customer needs are met and
that products and services are delivered in accordance with customer expectations.
• Respond to prospects enquiries and RFPs. Carefully investigate customer needs and
the situational requirements of sales projects/installations. Generate quotes and
prepare written proposals that deliver on customer requirements whilst meeting
Loadscan’s business objectives. Negotiate agreements and contracts with sales
prospects.
• Attend industry functions and trade events and provide feedback and information to
Loadscan about markets and trends.
• Analyse and measure results of your initiatives with the view to continually improve.
• Submit progress reports and ensure data is accurate.
• Forecast sales targets.
• Continually add new customers and prospects to the Loadscan industry
database/CRM.
• Provide trustworthy feedback and after-sales support.
Professional Development:
• Assume responsibility for personal and professional/work education and
development.
• Maintain and/or extend knowledge and skill base required for effective
performance.
• Identify any learning needs.
• Negotiate with Sales Lead to attend appropriate education and training.
• Participate in own performance review.
Benefits:
• Health care benefits
• Paid time off
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Reporting Relationship:
This role reports to the Managing Director of Loadscan Ltd
Skills and Qualifications:
• Proven background of successful sales and business in relevant industry.
• Strong commercial acumen and selling skills. Able to sell to senior management.
• Experience in technology sales and reasonable level of IT knowledge
• Organised and structured approach to work planning.
• Corporate presentation and strong presentation skills.
• Able to manage conflict and competing tensions.
• Ability to build rapport.
• Able to make critical decisions and handle stress.
• Strong written communication skills (Highly competent in writing of proposals,
quotes, submissions and presentations).
Person Specifications:
Physical Activities/Work Functions:
The following denote the key requirements for the job. Light/Medium physical demand
required:
• Assembly and setting up of trade display equipment, or demonstration products.
• Air travel and transfer travel (Driving or being driven)
• Standing, Walking, Sitting, Stairs
• Simple Grasping (handling, seizing, holding, grasping)
• Fine Manipulation (e.g., keyboarding, cutting, using fingers)
• Operating Machinery/Equipment
• Lifting/bending (floor to bench to floor)
• Lifting/overhead reaching (bench to overhead to bench)
• Carrying
• Driving vehicles
TRC Talent Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.