Outside Sales Representative/Hose & Fittings

Colliflower Inc., a leading Parker Hannifin distributor of hoses and fittings has an immediate opening for an Outside Sales Representative supporting the Western Atlanta territory . The ideal candidate will live within the territory.

Compensation
Pay is based on an individual’s industry knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

• Employees can also earn additional compensation via:
  • Referral Bonus
  • Company Wide Sales Goal Awards
  • Premium Pay for after hour services
• We offer our Full-Time Employees:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision options for employee, spouse and family
  • Life, LTD, AD&D Insurance
  • Flexible Savings Accounts for Medical Expenses
  • 401K with Company Match
  • Paid Time Off including: 2 Weeks paid vacation, 40 hours of sick, 6 paid holidays

Summary
The Outside Sales Representative is responsible for the development and growth of Colliflower’s
sales in an assigned territory. This includes the identification of customers, development &
maintenance of new and existing accounts, providing superior customer service, and supporting
regional store operations. The Outside Sales Representative will become a trusted expert in fluid connector technology and applications.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Identify, Develop, and Grow Customer Base and New Markets
• Conduct daily contacts and perform on-site sales activities with customers, generate and qualify leads, assess opportunities, propose, and close sales
• Develop and execute sales plans to identify new customers and penetrate opportunities
• Develop new sales markets by creating customer awareness of Colliflower’s products and services
• Increase number of active accounts and repeat sales
• Follow-up on sales leads from Parker Hannifin, Store Managers, and all other source

Manage and Grow Existing Customer Sales

• Manage accounts and provide excellent customer service by responding to customers in a timely, professional & courteous manner Maintain customers and increase profitable sales with existing accounts
• Establish and maintain a balanced mix of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Maintenance Repair & Overhaul (MRO), and reseller accounts
• Identify customer needs, offer technical assistance, and provide appropriate solutions/proposals
• Create customer awareness of the entire fluid connector product line and services
• Establish relationships and understand the customer’s business and operation levels (engineering, maintenance, accounting, sales, etc…)

Provide Support to Colliflower Stores

• Maintain proper communication with support staff & management
• Work in cooperation with Store Managers to service customers
• Provide store coverage, as needed
• Participate in training to maximize knowledge and maintain current information of changes and developments of product lines and industry
• Maintain timely call reports, itineraries, mileage/expense reports, and other administrative requirements
• Attend and participate in sales and company meetings, sales blitzes, open houses, and promotional programs
• Perform other tasks or special projects, as directed

Qualifications and Skills

• Two years of sales experience
• Principal knowledge of fluid connector industry and products
• Ability to work autonomously to prioritize, maintain and exceed established sales goals
• Customer-first work ethic
• Excellent presentation, influencing, and negotiating skills
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail
• Superior customer service, interpersonal, and verbal/written communication skills
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• High School graduate or equivalent education required

Physical Requirements

• Can be sedentary at times due to travel requirements
• Ability to walk, bend, stoop, kneel, push, pull, lift, and climb while performing routine tasks required of this position

Work Environment

• Daily travel required up to 100% while driving vehicle in assigned territory
• Routinely will use standard personal and office equipment
• This position is remote

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Colliflower, is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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