Position Title: Outside Sales Specialist - Regional North

Business Unit: Business Development Team

Territory: Indianapolis - Northern Indiana

Reports To: Director of Sales

Compensation: $55,000 Annual Base Salary plus Commission

At Nix, we take pride in cultivating a company culture that not only produces the highest quality products, but also fosters a commitment to continuous learning and community betterment. We understand that Forging Ahead℠ means taking the best parts of the past and combining it with the innovative team members we have now. By joining our team, employees have access to numerous growth opportunities in a collaborative, supportive environment where dedication and wins are celebrated. At Nix, you join more than a thriving company, you join a family.

The Outside Sales Specialist is responsible for not only maintaining existing manufacturing and industrial accounts, but also generating new ones within the Indianapolis & Northern Indiana markets. This position will be responsible for generating new projects for all services within NIX (Metal Fabrication, Machining, Media Blasting, Powder Coatings, Liquid Coatings, On-Site Coatings) in a variety of industries (manufacturing, transportation, commercial, heavy industrial, agricultural, and government). This position requires minimal overnight travel.

Our ideal candidate will…

• Service existing manufacturing and industrial accounts with exceptional customer service.
• Generate potential and new manufacturing and industrial accounts by qualifying potential leads.
• Daily follow ups with customers and prospects using different touch points (email, phone, face to face, LinkedIn, virtual meetings, and cold calling)
• Provide customers with product knowledge and design solutions for potential projects.
• Provide Engineers, Project Managers, and Estimators with the necessary information to help generate designs, estimates, and proposals for customers.
• Assist in the management of the project through the entire production lifecycle.
• Ensures all company values are adhered to and promoted through leading by example and creating an environment of trust and teamwork.
• Participates in all requested job-related training and development, as well as taking an active interest in improving skills with other training programs
• Follows all company and common sense safety policies, while using required personal protective equipment

Desired Qualifications

• Sales or customer service experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment is preferred
• Knowledge of metal fabrication and/or machining is preferred
• The ability to excel in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Self-motivated
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to maintain professionalism in the workplace
• Strong organizational skills

At Nix, we strive to ensure that our employees work in a safe and enjoyable environment. Since 1902, Nix Companies has existed as a family owned and operated business, and we continue this rich history and long tradition today by promoting a family-centered culture. We strongly believe the most valuable asset to our company is our team members. This team is led by a management group who works to seek maximum efficiency and quality by empowering each member.

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Health Plans | Paid Holidays | Paid Time Off | 401K | Life Insurance | Structured Bonus Plans

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Company car
• Dental insurance
• Expense account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Commission pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Travel requirement:

• Travel

Ability to Relocate:

• Fort Wayne, IN 46802: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Fort Wayne, IN 46802