Universal Industries, Inc. is seeking a qualified candidate to be part of our Sales Team as a Manufacturing Equipment Sales Representative. This position is responsible for selling Universal Industries, Inc. products to current dealers and users and for seeking out new accounts and markets to sell our equipment.

Essential Functions:

• Communicates effectively with all departments to achieve efficient and effective processing of customer orders and the ability to meet customer promise dates.
• Assists in establishing both personal and departmental goals, objectives, and activities.
• Participates in sales training for dealers, customers, and new salespeople.
• Assists in developing and executing sales plans and programs, both short and long range, to ensure the profit, growth, and expansion of sales of company products and/or services.
• Maintains current accounts and solicits new accounts through written, personal, and telephone contact.
• Utilizes manufacturing database to research availability of product and processes orders as efficiently and correctly as possible.
• Provides current information on products, applications, and services, helping current and prospective buyers with technical concerns and/or problems. Provides accurate quotations and writes accurate and complete orders.
• Assists in training customers to operate and maintain equipment and products.
• Participates in trade shows, conferences, seminars, and other education opportunities.
• Ability to travel when necessary.

Experience and Skills:

Two-year degree in related field and and/or previous experience in a similar position. Highly motivated individual with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Experience with Microsoft Office software required and ERP experience a plus.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Cedar Falls, IA 50613: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evenings as needed
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Travel requirement:

• Up to 25% travel

Experience:

• Manufacturing Sales: 1 year (Preferred)
• ERP systems: 1 year (Preferred)
• Quoting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person