WAGO Corporation is seeking an individual to coordinate sales and marketing activities to existing distribution and OEMS. This position requires a highly motivated and organized self-starter who can quickly develop and maintain knowledge of WAGO products and solutions.WAGO offers a competitive salary, company vehicle and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, company-paid insurance plans - life, AD&D, short-term disability and long-term disability, and a retirement 401k plan.Qualifications:Four year technical degree, two year technical associates degree and/or equivalent industry experienceSales experience in electrical, automation or related field, in addition to working with distribution, preferredProficient with a computer and Windows based applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Excellent organizational, oral and written communication skills Job Duties:Develop and implement effective sales plans across a geographic territory as defined by managementMeet/exceed Regional sales quota of WAGO products as established by managementMake direct OEM/MRO sales calls, joint calls with Representatives and Distributors on a regular basis to achieve defined quotasProvide forecasts and budget updates to management as requiredFollow-up on all leads and quotations within assigned territory and/or account portfolioProvide timely expense reporting, sales call activity and opportunity trackingDeliver presentations and hands-on demonstrations of WAGO products, applications, and technology for the purpose of product salesIndependently and/or in conjunction with management, develop and implement effective Mutual Action Plans with assigned distributor locationsConduct training sessions at authorized distributors, system integrators and customer sitesWork independently or in conjunction with management to plan, document, measure and grow assigned distributor locationsWhere applicable, work with Strategic Accounts / Vertical Market Sales Team and WAGO Marketing to implement global/national account strategies to achieve program objectivesBecome proficient on all control cabinet, machine mounted and industrial networking applications and corresponding solutions, to the point of being considered a consultant by the marketBe aware of competition and market trends as related to territory and industryCoordinate trade shows and conferencesMust be able to travel via airplaneMust have a valid driver’s license and be able to operate an automobile for up to six hours at a timeMust be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs (sample, demos, literature)Must be able to travel overnight 0-30% as dictated by assigned territoryTravel to corporate headquarters and areas outside of territory will also be required on a periodic basis