Sales Representative
Posted by EDELRID North America on 02/09/2019
Job Basics
Industry Sector: Action
Job Categories: Sales - Company Rep & Support
Company Type: HardGoods/Equipment
State: OR
City: Redmond
Country: United States
Required Experience:
Contact Name: Blair Williams
Contact Phone: 8445940201 x402
Job Type: Full Time
Salary:
Required to Relocate: Yes
Required to Travel: Yes
Employee May Telecommute: No
Job Seeker Must Live Within:
Job Description & Requirements
To apply please send resume and cover letter to customerservice@edelrid.de
Job Title: Outside Sales Representative
Job Location Redmond, OR
Reports to: Sales & Marketing Director, Operations Director
Status: Full Time – Exempt
Travel: 50%
General Purpose of Job: The EDELRID North America Outside Sales Representative will be directly responsible for supporting and increasing sales across existing dealers as well as identifying and opening new dealers while promoting and implementing company goals and initiatives. Candidate must have excellent presentation skills and be as comfortable teaching an in-store clinic to staff as he or she is comfortable on rope.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
· Territory Management
o Knowledge of basic territory management principles to ensure effective use of time and company resources.
· Sales Competencies
o Ability to identify and implement opportunities for growth within existing and new customer base.
o Proactively work with dealers to place ASAP orders, track, and maintain preseason orders.
o Maintenance of Event Planning and Scheduling.
o Actively maintain customer and contact database.
o Basic understanding of retail math and visual merchandising and buying principles.
o Deliver presentations and trainings that will elevate staff engagement and create loyal in store advocates for EDELRID products, programs, and consumer initiatives.
o Ability to spend 50% of your time on the road in collaboration with existing and new dealers and attending events.
· Customer Service
o Ability to manage customer inquiries and demands while travelling and working in alternative environments and maintain excellence in all response time and communications.
o Ability to demonstrate value for customers, engage shop employees towards EDELRID brand & product expertise.
o Train, present materials related to EDELRID’s products and offerings in a clear and concise manner.
· Other
o Must be a competent climber with an efficient level of understanding of on rope techniques and systems with the ability to teach proper use of EDELRID products and demonstrate same.
o General understanding of the various Industrial Safety markets that Edelrid serves, e.g., Arborist, Adventure Park, Tower, etc., and the systems and products that support each.
o Must have a valid driver’s license and show proof of driving record upon request.
o Uphold EDELRID’s core values, mission statement and business goals.
o Complete other duties as assigned by managers.
Job Requirements:
· 2-5 years related experience with customer service and sales.
· Ability to work independently in a fast paced environment.
· Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
· Physical demands - ability to lift 50lbs.
· Ability to travel 50%
About EDELRID North America
Edelrid is a leading manufacturer of recreational climbing equipment and work at height equipment. Over 150 years old and based in Germany, EDELRID opened their North American office and warehouse in Redmond, OR in 2015 to provide Sales, Marketing, and Distribution services to the various markets they serve.
