Sales Associate

The primary function of the Sales Associate role is to bring in new customers for Nilfisk dealers. The candidate will work with the Regional Managers in their geography under the direction of the Regional Director. The Sales Associate will make sales calls to end-users that are not currently buying from Nilfisk, support our dealers with equipment demonstrations, support the Regional Managers at open houses and trade shows, and even sell directly to some end-users that are not buying through a Nilfisk dealer.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

General Responsibilities:

• Report a monthly itinerary to the Regional Director
• Participates in weekly sales meeting with the Regional Director to review:
  • Salesforce.com details
  • Activities across customer portfolio
  • Customer portfolio
  • Pipeline activity
• Report all significant activity in the region to the Regional Director in a timely and accurate manner as it relates to:
  • Ongoing product performance
  • Competitive intelligence
  • Dealer activity
• Attend and participate in required trade shows, seminars and open houses
• Participate in NilfiskU
• Calling on Prioritized End-Users
• Work with the assigned prioritized End-Users and call on them at least once every 90 days
• Schedule introduction meetings
• Engage the end-customer to develop a relationship and understand their needs
• Document all activity in Salesforce.com
• Equipment Demonstrations
• Regular machine demonstrations to qualified prospects
• Document all activity in Salesforce.com
• Management of dealer database, existing and competitive (Customer Information List)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree in Sales, Marketing, Business Administration, or equivalent education

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 2 years of sales experience in related industry

KNOWLEDGE & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Must be a self-starter, self-motivated, have good business acumen and self-discipline
• Must display enthusiasm, perseverance, reliability, ethical standards, and strong selling skills
• Must possess strong communication skills and maintain usual management skills of time, ability to respond, sense of urgency, prioritize efforts and problem solving
• Willingness to travel overnight on an occasional basis
• Must be willing and able to conduct seminars, extensive building evaluations, and recommend equipment for respective applications
• Must be able to successfully pass a physical including lifting, standing for prolonged periods, driving for safe periods of time, etc.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Proficiency in use of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Working knowledge of CRM systems
• Proficiency in use of Salesforce.com (web and mobile versions)

Let's create a cleaner future together

Cleaning has emerged as a key contributor to health and safety, sparked by technology and innovation. At Nilfisk we are a driving force in this development. Being part of Nilfisk means thinking outside of the box, bringing your inspiring ideas to life, sharing the results, and learning from your setbacks. We believe that diversity is our greatest strength - as we achieve the best results from a wide variety of views and approaches. At Nilfisk, you have the freedom to be yourself and express your opinions. Nilfisk is firmly committed to growth and sustainability in everything we do. You will be empowered in your role as you collaborate with passionate colleagues on a quest to create a cleaner future.

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Benefits

Nilfisk offers a competitive total compensation package. Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Basic and Supplemental Life, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account with Company Contribution, 401K with Company Match, Long and Short Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, Legal Plan, Parental Leave, Paid Vacation and Sick Time, Paid Volunteer Day, Tuition Reimbursement, Wellness Reimbursement, Scholarship opportunities, etc.

The estimated pay range indicates the expected annualized pay range for this position. It may not include potential bonus incentives such as annual bonus' as well as sales and sales related incentives, or overtime (on eligible positions). The actual pay offered may vary based on several factors, including the applicant's qualifications, relevant experience, unique skills, education level, certifications or licenses, and the location from which they will work. The final pay determination will comply with state or local minimum wage laws applicable to the job's location. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.

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Nilfisk is an Equal Opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status, among other factors.