POSITION SUMMARY : Ascendum Machinery, a leading Volvo Construction Equipment dealer, is offering an excellent professional sales opportunity for a Sales Rep ( Account Manager) position in Georgia. The position will cover a territory including numerous counties in NW Georgia and/or South Atlanta. Applicant must live or be willing to relocate to the area. The position reports to General Manager. High earnings potential with a base salary plus unlimited commissions.
FLSA STATUS : The U.S. Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires employers to classify their employees as being either exempt or non-exempt for the purpose of being paid overtime wages. The essential duties of this job are such that the employee is classified according to the FLSA as an Exempt employee.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: Ascendum makes recruitment, employment, promotional and all other People and Culture decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), disability, hair texture or protective hairstyle, veteran status, uniformed service, genetic information, or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment that include but are not limited to hiring, promotion, training, transfers, job assignments, terminations, recalls, wage and salary administration, and application of all Company policies, procedures, and benefits.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS : Up to 80%
To perform the job successfully, the employee must be able to perform each essential duty of the job in a satisfactory manner, with or without reasonable accommodation. The job's essential duties include the Responsibilities, Experience, Proficiencies, and Physical Demands described below.
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Developing and maintaining a solid base of customers for heavy construction equipment and rentals in the assigned territory.
• Promoting the sales and rental of all Ascendum equipment lines including used equipment and customer support programs.
• Maintaining targeted company profit levels on sales and rentals.
• Ensuring customers are kept current with manufacturer's information.
• Maintaining high levels of product and service knowledge.

Requirements
REQUIREMENTS
Accountabilities

• Taking positive action to improve quality and customer satisfaction.
• Completing all rental and sales contracts in a timely manner.
• Reporting competitive market data.
• Frequently visiting customer facilities and job sites to investigate current and future equipment needs.
• Continually developing assigned sales territory and increase customer base.
• Attend sales training to remain adequately informed of Ascendum products and services.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in a business field or equivalent work experience in equipment sales.
• High proficiency in customer relationship skills.
• Strong organizational and teamwork abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Windows applications.
• Possess knowledge of construction equipment applications.
• Discretion in handling confidential company information.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS - Being able to meet the Physical Demands of the job is an essential duty of the job.
•While performing this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
•The position requires the ability to sit, stand and walk for long periods.
•This position requires the ability to stoop, bend, climb, and crawl without restrictions.
•This position requires the ability to use general office equipment.
•The position requires the ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to safely operate and drive a vehicle to meetings and events (depending on role).
•Employees are expected to meet the Physical Demands of the job. If requested and deemed necessary, Ascendum Machinery will provide reasonable accommodation to a disabled employee to meet the Physical Demands of the job.