What are the responsibilities and job description for the Territory Sales position at Acme Tools?
Who We’re Looking For:
Are you a great listener who loves finding solutions to help people reach their goals? Is taking no for an answer not in your vocabulary and providing options if the requested solution can’t be reached your personal mantra? Do you love working one-on-one with new people to help them with their shiny new toys (our tools and equipment!)? If so, do you best work with Acme Tools, a premier retailer of tools and equipment, in Territory Sales!
What You’ll Take Ownership Of:
Territory Sales representatives at Acme Tools play an instrumental role in the success of our business by working to:
- Provide sales and product support of industrial, construction, and residential construction equipment
- Prospect for new accounts, foster current customer relationships, and continue to grow opportunities with new and existing customer by taking a consultative sales approach to provide value to our customers.
- Always provide world class customer service through their knowledge of Acme Tools’ product offerings, service capabilities, and current programs
- Identify the customer’s opportunities and make product or service recommendations that will meet the needs of the customer
- Showcase items through product demonstrations prior to the sale
- Walk customers through starting procedures and breaking-in periods once product is purchased
- Follow up after the sale to ensure the customer is satisfied with their purchase and resolve any potential issues they may have
- Participate in store events such as physical inventories, sales meetings, trade shows, vendor trainings, and special sales
- Assist in maintaining a safe and secure work environment by adhering to safety standards and reporting any suspicious activity
- Rolling with the punches when it comes to taking on new, related challenges
Territory Sales representatives work from both the store and out in the field. They set up appointments and present their products at the customer’s work site or business. This position will require the operation and upkeep of a company vehicle and technology resources.
Need-To-Haves:
- Minimum of two years of direct customer service experience, preferably in outside sales
- Strong technology skills and ability to learn new software
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with customers
- Prior knowledge or use of tools and equipment
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Availability to work in-store on Saturdays as business dictates
Skills and Experience Preferred:
- 5 years of previous outside sales experience
- Experience working with general and HVAC contractors, industrial businesses, and home/remodeling customers
About Acme Tools:
Acme Tools was founded in 1948 and continues to be a family-owned operation with ten locations in North Dakota, Minnesota and Iowa. We are one of the premier retailers of tools and equipment both in-store and online, and serve contractors, woodworkers and do–it–yourselfers with a wide selection of tools and equipment from all the major manufacturers. In addition to a very competitive compensation, some of the benefits we offer include:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- PTO
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k)
- Flex Spending
- Generous Employee Discounts
- Employment offers are contingent on drug-screen and background check.
Acme Tools is an equal opportunity employer.