Territory Sales Manager

Company: igus Inc.
Location: Portland
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

igus uses its innovative polymer materials to develop products that provide creative solutions and exceed our customers' expectations while delivering fast, accurate service. Our components are used in a vast range of industries, including machine tools, automotive manufacturing, aerospace, food and beverage packaging, laboratory equipment, and offshore equipment. With over 28,000 products available from stock in our Rhode Island warehouse facility, we are able to provide customers with the components they need extremely quickly and efficiently. Our lean processes and components inventory enables up to 97 percent of orders to be shipped within 24 hours.
We are looking for a full-time Territory Sales Manager to represent our Energy Chain product lines.
Job description:In this position, your primary responsibility will be to support existing and develop new customers in implementing igus -, products into various types of automated machinery applications. We are looking for someone who has a high mechanical aptitude with an interest in technology who enjoys building strong customer relationships. This person will be involved in all phases of the sales and support process, from application engineering through after the sales service.
Responsibilities:

• Application engineering and technical product design assistance for new as well as existing customers (technical training provided)
• Maintaining existing customer base while prospecting and doing market research to find new customers
• Creating and delivering customized sales proposals
• Must demonstrate keen organizational, computer, communication, market research, cold-calling, sales, and closing skills
• Making on-site sales and visits to connect with customers (20-30 hours of local travel per week is expected)
  Your Qualifications:
  • Self-motivated professional who wants to be part of a fast paced, growing organization.
  • Aggressive and competitive nature to drive sales growth.
  • Bachelor's degree or work experience in engineering, business or a related field, is preferred.
  • Ability to work independently while producing tangible results.
  • Familiarity with an industrial and/or manufacturing environment is a plus.
  • A valid driver's license and proven safe driving record.
    We Provide:
    • Competitive base salary with annual performance increases, plus monthly bonus and commission based on sales growth.
    • Benefits program includes medical, dental, life, long term disability insurance and a 3% safe harbor retirement company contribution.
    • 20 Paid Time Off days per year, plus 9 holidays.
    • Initial three week to two month product training program (depending on experience) at our corporate headquarters in Rhode Island.
    • Additional training at our global headquarters in Cologne, Germany.
    • Cell phone, iPad and laptop equipped with internal company programs to ensure you are always connected.
    • Dedicated inside sales and customer service support for assistance.
    • Company car provided and mileage reimbursement until car is available.
    • Hotel and air travel prepaid by igus plus a per diem allowance for overnight stays.

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