NA Technical Sales

Industrial Filtration Sales Representative

Responsible for overseeing all sales activities in assigned territory promoting Industrial Filtration Products. Responsible for budget preparation, forecasting, opportunity tracking in CRM and exploring new markets for growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overseeing all activities relating to the sales of Alkegen Industrial Filtration Liquid products.
• Provide technical support, working directly with customers to understand specific technical requirements and ultimately recommend appropriate products that meet their needs.
• Assures that customers are visited on a regular and / or as needed basis, track all face-to-face visits and prepare call reports after each customer visit.
• Target 40 to 50% travel.
• Create detailed bid proposals and formal quotations.
• Maintain a keen understanding of the business and competitive environment.
• Maintain effective communication to build relationships with customers.
• Develop Key Account Plans with major customers.
• Provide product samples according to customer needs.
• Develop presentation materials for educating customers on the use of materials and products.
• Assures that Alkegen's market image is properly represented with the appropriate attendance of Trade Shows, Conferences, Panel Discussions, and etc.
• Assist with the development of product information and application case studies for marketing and sales teams.
• Collaborate in a team approach with employees across multiple functions and departments including Customer Service, Manufacturing, Marketing, Inside Sales, New Product Development, and R&D at the St. Elzear facility.
• Assist in preparation for annual sales budget and provide monthly forecasts.
• Track sales progress versus annual sales walk business plan and track open opportunities using CRM (MS Dynamics).
• Oversees the development and maintenance of pricing strategies and product Price Lists per Corporate Pricing Policy.

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