Würth USA is targeting an entry-level Outside Sales Territory Representative to serve clients in the Chicago, IL area and surrounding cities. Wurth USA is a wholly owned company of the Würth Group, a 15B Euro privately held company located in Germany with over 400 companies in 80 countries around the world.

Join a rapidly growing team at a long-successful company with a phenomenal culture and substantial room for growth both in your career and financially.

Requirements:

• 1 year of sales experience is preferred but willing to train individuals who demonstrate a strong work ethic, motivation, and the desire to be successful.
• Ability to connect with decision makers and build lasting relationships
• Comfortable hunting for new business
• Solid experience in opportunity qualification, pre-visit planning, account development, and time and territory management preferred
• Proficient in MS Office, Outlook, Excel, Word
• Valid driver's license
• High School Diploma or equivalent in relevant experience

Role Characteristics:

• Engage decision makers through cold calling and prospecting while also engaging pre-existing clients
• Manage a territory, making 8 to 12 daily sales calls on dealerships, collision, and automotive repair facilities
• Represent self as a consultative partner by understanding a customer's business needs and providing solutions
• Provide value added service such as ordering of product, inventory management and problem solving
• Differentiate the quality of Würth products and services from the competition through presentations and demonstrations.

We offer the following employee benefits:

• Competitive wages and exemplary room for career growth
• Company Car Fuel Paid by Company
• A variety of Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life Insurance Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage plans
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Company matched 401(k)

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Have you ever worked in outside sales? If not, please describe your sales experience briefly by type and number of years.
• Please type "yes" if you understand the following: This role will include company paid fuel and a company car. The base won't exceed the mid $40k range and "all-in" with commission is not likely to exceed $65k-$70k your first year. Please do not apply if this does not meet your needs.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: On the road