MAJOR FUNCTION

The primary function of the Sales Associate role is bring in or introduce new customers to Nilfisk and key dealer partners.

The candidate will work with the Regional Managers in their geography under the direction of the Regional Director. The Sales Associate will make sales calls to end-users that are not currently buying from Nilfisk, support our dealers with equipment demonstrations, support the Regional Managers at open houses and trade shows, and even sell directly to some end-users that are not buying through a Nilfisk dealer.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Report a monthly itinerary to the Regional Director
• Activities across customer portfolio
• Customer portfolio
• Pipeline activity
• Report all significant activity in the region to the Regional Director in a timely and accurate manner as it relates to :
• Ongoing product performance
• Competitive intelligence
• Dealer activity
• Attend and participate in required trade shows, seminars and open houses
• Participate in NilfiskU
• Calling on Prioritized End-Users
• Work with the assigned prioritized End-Users and call on them at least once every 90 days
• Schedule introduction meetings
• Engage the end-customer to develop a relationship and understand their needs
• Document all activity in .
• Equipment Demonstrations
• Regular machine demonstrations to qualified prospects
• Document all activity in .
• Management of dealer database, existing and competitive (Customer Information List)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education :

Bachelor’s degree is required.

Experience :

0-2 years of Sales Experience or internship

Knowledge & Behaviors for Success :

Exceptional prioritization, time management and planning ability

Strategic agility and comfort with ambiguity

Effective and professional communication with internal and external business partners

Passion for learning both technical, financial / business acumen and customer needs

Computer Skills :

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point.

Commitment to full utilization of SFDC

Let’s create a cleaner future together

Clean is changing. Today, cleaning is a key contributor to health and safety, and a new clean is emerging, driven by technology and innovation.

At Nilfisk we are a driving force in this development, and we work as one team with one agenda, supporting each other across an exciting, dynamic organization.

Being part of Nilfisk means having the freedom to speak your mind and do what you do best. You will thrive by having a hands-on approach and the drive to bring your great ideas to life.

At Nilfisk you can lead, innovate and collaborate for a cleaner future. Are you ready to make a change?

We embrace diversity and equality with an environment of inclusion. We encourage everyone to apply for the position, regardless of origin, race, ethnicity, religion, physical or mental ability, gender, gender-identity or expression, sexual orientation, and age.

Nilfisk offers a competitive total compensation package. Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Basic and Supplemental Life, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account with Company Contribution, K with Company Match, Long and Short Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, Legal Plan, Parental Leave, Paid Vacation and Sick Time, Paid Volunteer Day, Tuition Reimbursement, Wellness Reimbursement, Scholarship opportunities, etc.

Last updated : 2024-05-18