Outside Sales Rep; Chicagoland Area - IL

Outside Sales Rep (Chicagoland Area - IL) (Sales)

• Work as a collaborative member of the NFC Infrastructure team to sell company products.
• Conduct in-person and virtual professional sales presentations and obtain favorable specifications for our products.
• Utilize Salesforce and other tools to manage prospects, issue quotes, and communicate with broader team.
• Develop and implement sales plans and programs to ensure the profitable growth and expansion of NFC Infrastructure products.
• Develop a plan of continuing assessment for pricing, distribution, market, customer, and competitor information to keep abreast of new opportunities for NFC Infrastructure.
• Recommend development of new products/services and plans for increased market penetration based on market research.
• Obtain market intelligence, analyze and develop recommendations for changes, and communicate through proper channels.
• Develop a detailed understanding of the sales territory customer base which includes Municipalities, Contractors, Engineers, Supply Houses, Distributors, OEM and competitors which will be used in sales planning, forecasting, and market analysis reports.
• Provide a weekly call report and discuss current activity in weekly conference calls.
• Investigate customer complaints and claims through on-site visits and work with NFC team to determine cause and develop resolution.
• Provide assistance to Credit and Collections Manager as necessary to resolve account receivable issues.
• Actively participate in industry-related associations as required in order to develop and maintain key networking and business relationships.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills:
  Demonstrated ability to be an effective communicator with logical, organized and tactical verbal, written, listening and presentation skills. Outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Team Oriented:
  Demonstrated ability to work as a team, influencing others through strong organizational skills and handle an increasing level of responsibilities.
• Self-motivated/Self-discipline:
  Demonstrated ability to create clear action plans and act with an inner drive to meet and exceed goals and sales plans.
• Consultative Selling:
  Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships paired with strong analytical skills, and is able to assist in identifying and providing solutions to complex customer issues.
• Strong business acumen:
  Demonstrated ability to develop sales strategies and implement business plans.
• Computer Literacy:
  Demonstrated proficiency in basic Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) and use of a CRM tool (Salesforce).
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret civil design drawings, engineering production drawings, and project plans to recommend solutions and create material take-offs.

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Civil/Mechanical/Environmental Engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2-4 years of successful face-to-face sales to customers experience required.

• Current state issued driver's license with clean driving record.

Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

The worker must be able to access, analyze and otherwise work with, enter information stored in or obtained through the company's computer system, and to communicate effectively with co-workers and third parties who have business dealings with the company's Human Resources operations.

• As part of this role, participation in our Motus Program is required. This program is designed to calculate a fair and accurate reimbursement rate for the business use of your personal vehicle. Reimbursement is calculated for each individual based on the expected costs for owning and operating a vehicle in your location. To qualify for participation in the NFC Vehicle Reimbursement Program associates must:
• Possess a current, unrestricted driver's license
• Have a MVR check which meets the guidelines set forth within the company's Safe Driver Policy
• Be fit to operate a motor vehicle
• Have a vehicle that satisfies the Motus Program

Up to 80% throughout sales region. Overnight travel is minimal in this territory but may be required for weekend trade shows or internal meetings.

Compensation:
Competitive compensation package - Base compensation starting at $73.5K, with higher potential depending on experience.

Candidates for positions with Neenah Foundry Company and its subsidiaries must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. All offers of employment will be conditioned upon successful completion of a post-offer, pre-hire background check and drug screen. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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