Sales Representative - Mt. Carmel, IL Minimum 3 years of experience as a Sales Representative Venteon is currently seeking a Sales Representative to fill an opening with a manufacturing company located in Mt. Carmel, IL Requirements of the Sales Representative A demonstrated ability to increase sales An organized, goal-oriented demeanor A demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with customers throughout the entire sales process and beyond A degree in engineering or applicable experience and/or prior experience in selling industrial equipment Mechanical understanding of hydraulic equipment Knowledge of metal forming applications Experience with Salesforce. Sales experience in hydraulic press brakes and presses. Involvement in Industrial/Metalforming associations. Metalworking Industry Experience. Experience in a smaller company culture and enjoyment of being involved in all aspects of a business. Responsibilities of the Sales Representative Conducting research on markets, industries, and competitors to expand our customer base. Aggregating market data from customer discussions and other sources to inform product development and overall company strategy. Developing product and service knowledge to offer viable solutions to customers to solve their production problems. Developing and delivering sales presentations and proposals to customers to meet their demands. Maintaining relationships with the current customer base to ensure that exceeds all current needs. Developing relationships with new customers to increase brand awareness and sales. Aggressively soliciting orders from current and prospective customer bases. Conducting negotiations with clients on current proposals and working with the sales manager to define terms and set pricing for negotiations. Working with the sales department to create a follow-up structure to ensure fluid communication with customer base. Recording sales activity in CRM software.
