Corporate Senior Sales Executive
Powell is actively searching for a Corporate Senior Sales Executive responsible for Powell product sales growth of all manufactured products and integrated solutions. As a Senior Sales Executive, you will be responsible for identifying and developing new business while managing existing accounts through face-to-face contact throughout North America. You will be expected to truly understand your customers' business, be able to craft unique solutions, and build broad preference for Powell products and services.
This position does not offer Visa sponsorship now, or in the future.
Essential Responsibilities
- Perform top tier (primary) sales contact function for accounts, responsible for entire Powell catalogue
- Engage / coordinate customer support from different areas of Powell organization
- Generate new and repeat sales of company products and services
- Identify sales prospects and contact these and other accounts assigned
- Establish and maintain current client and potential client relationships
- Deliver product presentations at customer sites, conferences and exhibitions
- Develop and maintain sales materials and current product knowledge
- Follow-up on new sales leads and referrals to increase sales potential
- Prepare action plans and schedules to identify specific target opportunities
- Prepare detailed equipment proposals and perform sales contract reviews
- Participate in marketing events such as seminars and trade shows
- Help to identify and resolve client concerns / complaints
- Prepare and maintain a variety of sales status reports, including activities, closings, follow-up and adherence to department and company goals as required of the department manager
- Assist in the implementation of company marketing plans and strategy as needed
- Manage sales accounts through continuous quality checks and other follow-up
- Keep sales reporting information current / accurate using Sales CRM software
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
BS Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering preferredMinimum 5 years' experience in a Technical Sales or Marketing roleOr combination 5 years' experience in electrical engineering & sales / marketing role
Working knowledge of electrical products and applicationsExcellent written and oral communication skillsStrong interpersonal skills, computer skills, and work planning skillsFamiliarity with NEC, ANSI and IEC power distribution equipment application standardsSkills, Abilities & Other Requirements
Ability to estimate, negotiate and respond to commercial and technical clarificationsPossess understanding at a higher level of capital project decision drivers, project staffing, purchasing influence and how decisions are madeDemonstrate working knowledge of all portions of integrated projects, including Powell manufactured, intelligent devices, communications and major buyout itemsAbility to lead customer negotiations for commercial termsAbility to facilitate customer negotiations on legal terms along with Powell corporate counselFamiliarity with revenue recognition requirementsGood understanding of the competitive landscapeGood understanding of the market level pricing for various solutionsBenefits
Excellent compensation and benefits package, including competitive base salary and uncapped incentive program, travel reimbursement, automobile and phone allowances, 401(k) and healthcare benefits
Other Details
Position will require domestic and international travelRequires willingness to work a schedule above and beyond normal working hours to meet critical customer deadlinesMust possess a valid driver's license in good standing and participate in Powell's safe driver programMore Information
This job description outlines the essential functions of the job and does not contain a comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties.