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General Construction Sales Representative

Holt Cat • Full-time • Dallas, Texas, United States • 3d ago

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Description

The General Construction Sales Representative is responsible for representing machine sales products in a defined geographic territory with the ultimate goal of sale, lease purchase, or rental of these products. This position will target sales prospecting and sales to new customers in the agricultural, ranching and general contractor market. As part of a sales team, the Sales Representative – General Construction shares the responsibility with our sales team to act in a manner that ensures the continued stability and growth of all members of the team through a spirit of collaboration as well as a commitment to the same set of business values and a commonly shared mission.

Essential Functions:

Identifies and initiates contact with and influences potential buyers in a manner that is consistent with our mission statement and core values in order to meet or exceed territorial and corporate business goals

Sources and grows sales with new business opportunities and develops new customers

Obtains, diagnoses and responds to specific customer needs in order to enhance the quality of customer service and satisfaction and promote a mutually beneficial relationship

Promotes products and services to existing customer base while expanding on that base in order to obtain territorial as well as organizational business goals

Creates and submits accurate and timely sales related reports and documentation in order to support business goals

Meets all sales related key metrics within review period

Contributes to the development, monitoring and control of the sales forecast and expenses within the assigned territory in order to meet or exceed the business goals

Completes special projects as requested by the Regional Sales Manager in order to meet the changing needs of the company

Travels to and from customer locations

Works safely at all times and adheres to all applicable safety policies; complies with all company policies, procedures, and standards

Performs other duties as assigned

Work Hours:

50+ hours a week, to include late evenings, weekends, and holidays

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of CAT products and product support services and programs

Demonstrated knowledge of selling techniques (prospecting, overcoming objections, closing sales)

Excellent selling, negotiating, and closing skills with ability to build long term business relationships

Proficient with MS Office Word, Excel, Outlook,

Understands the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making

Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems

Exceptional attention to detail and thorough completion of work tasks

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to establish working relationships with multiple departments and various levels of the organization

First-class organizational, multi-tasking, and time management skills, deadline oriented

Understands written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents, and communicates effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience

Ability to perform mathematical computations such as percentages, fractions, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division quickly and accurately

Ability to work independently and within a team in a fast-paced, high volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations

The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences

Knowledge of CAT products and product support services and programs

Knowledge of inventory management and process

Knowledge of safe work policies, procedures, and practices

Knowledge of sales techniques, financial, credit, and accounting principles

Ability to work with individuals and groups

Education and Experience:

Minimum three years of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is Six years or more preferred

High school diploma or equivalent with some college coursework or an equivalent combination of education and experience preferred

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field preferred

Valid driver’s license

Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Travel:

Extensive driving required; overnight travel required

Physical Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job duty and responsibility Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform job duties and responsibilities

This position involves extended periods in a stationary position; additionally, occasional movement inside the office to access office machinery, file cabinets,

Constant movement and use of limbs; this position requires good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina

This role frequently communicates with others, must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations

Routinely reacts to visual, auditory, and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work

Work Environment:

This job is generally performed in a professional office; in environmentally controlled conditions, operating computer, manual dexterity, talking, hearing, and repetitive motion

Disclaimer:

Please note that the above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the incumbents so classified. All incumbents may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, as needed.

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