What are the responsibilities and job description for the Territory Sales Assistant position at Alcom LLC?
Company Overview:
ALCOM’s impressive growth has been driven by a dedicated team committed to producing the highest-quality aluminum trailers across every category. From our beginnings with a single flagship facility in Winslow, Maine, we’ve expanded to four manufacturing plants across the country. This strategic growth not only strengthens our dealer network but also creates valuable career opportunities, fosters innovation, and enhances our ability to deliver top-tier products with faster turnaround times and lower freight costs
Our team proudly manufactures 160 standard trailer models, covering a wide range of applications—including cargo, personal watercraft (PWC), horse and livestock, car haulers, snowmobile, landscape and utility, ATV, and motorcycle trailers. We don’t just build trailers; we customize solutions, ensuring our dealers receive open and enclosed models tailored to their customers' needs
At ALCOM, we take pride in what we build and how we build it. Our success is the result of hardworking, skilled employees who share our passion for craftsmanship and innovation.
Job Description
The Territory Sales Assistant position at ALCOM LLC, America's leading trailer manufacturer, involves supporting sales activities and building customer relationships within a designated geographical area. This entry-level role provides comprehensive training and opportunities for advancement within the sales and marketing organization.
FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead Generation:
Identifying and qualifying potential leads through various methods such as online research, email outreach, and networking. Cold calling potential new customers and qualifying them for a visit to become a dealer.
Sales Presentations:
Assisting in preparing and delivering sales presentations to showcase products or services, and implementing new and ongoing sales promotions and programs.
Client Relationship Management:
Building and maintaining relationships with dealers, understanding their needs, and providing support when order confirmations have missing or incorrect information.
Troubleshoot and resolve customer concerns with existing orders.
Sales Support
Providing general support to the sales team, including tasks like scheduling appointments, managing records, and preparing sales materials.
Communicates with dealers when order confirmations have missing or incorrect information.
Able to track customer payments and keep accounts up to date on payments.
Market Research:
- Researching to identify new sales opportunities, analyze market trends, and understand customer needs.
Collaboration:
Working with other sales team members and potentially marketing and operations teams to develop and implement sales strategies.
Growth:
An interest in sales and a desire to learn and grow in the field and be an asset to the company.
DESIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Business degree preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
Valid Driver's License with Clean Driving Record Required
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to build rapport, establish trust and develop strong relationships with the dealers.
Able to manage multiple tasks, prioritize and meet deadlines.
Maintain a professional presence and demeanor.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to travel to meet with dealers or attend trade shows when required. Travel up to 26 weeks a year.
Why Join Our Team?
We take pride in offering our employees rich benefits packages. We appreciate hard-working and passionate individuals which is why we offer:
- Benefits effective 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Company-paid employee life insurance
- 401k matching- vested immediately with a company match up to 4%
- 80 hours of holiday pay
- Paid Time Off
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
DISCLAIMER: This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job and not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. The company reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.