Bilingual Outside Sales Representative
Colliflower Inc., a leading Parker Hannifin distributor of hoses and fittings has an immediate opening for a Bilingual Outside Sales Representative at our Taylor Made Hose location. Compensation 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, and 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, and Paid Time Off including : 2 weeks paid vacation, 40 hours of sick, 6 paid holidays.
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 sources
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 accountsEstablish and maintain a balanced mix of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Maintenance Repair & Overhaul (MRO), and reseller accountsIdentify customer needs, offer technical assistance, and provide appropriate solutions / proposalsCreate customer awareness of the entire fluid connector product line and servicesEstablish 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 & managementWork in cooperation with Store Managers to service customersProvide store coverage, as neededParticipate in training to maximize knowledge and maintain current information of changes and developments of product lines and industryMaintain timely call reports, itineraries, mileage / expense reports, and other administrative requirementsAttend and participate in sales and company meetings, sales blitzes, open houses, and promotional programsPerform other tasks or special projects, as directedQualifications and Skills
Two years of sales experiencePrincipal knowledge of fluid connector industry and productsAbility to work autonomously to prioritize, maintain and exceed established sales goalsCustomer-first work ethicExcellent presentation, influencing, and negotiating skillsExcellent organization skills and attention to detailSuperior customer service, interpersonal, and verbal / written communication skillsValid driver's license and reliable transportationHigh School graduate or equivalent education requiredPhysical Requirements
Can be sedentary at times due to travel requirementsAbility to walk, bend, stoop, kneel, push, pull, lift, and climb while performing routine tasks required of this positionWork Environment
Daily travel required up to 100% while driving vehicle in assigned territoryRoutinely will use standard personal and office equipmentThis position is remoteSupervisory Responsibilities
NoneColliflower, 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.