Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. SEW-EURODRIVE is a global leader in drive technology and a premier manufacturer of gear reducers, electric motors, variable frequency drives, and motion control solutions for industrial applications. They are seeking a District Sales Specialist to support their Midwest Sales Team in Iowa, responsible for driving revenue growth and building strong customer relationships.
Responsibilities
- Drive revenue growth by promoting and selling SEW-EURODRIVE products and solutions within your assigned territory
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers and partners
- Identify opportunities, provide technical and commercial solutions, and support customers throughout the sales process
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure exceptional customer experience
- Generate revenue and increase sales of all SEW-EURODRIVE products
- Develop and nurture relationships with personnel at prospective and current customer accounts
- Frequently perform sales calls for face-to-face customer interaction
- Develop and manage sales strategies and programs designed to increase sales through new and existing customers
- Provide technical, training, promotional, and sales support to direct and indirect customers, including OEMs, Users, Distributors, and Resellers
- Understand major markets and industries
- Develop and perform training for customers as needed
- Attend training provided and perform self-training to increase product and industry knowledge
- Provide added value to customers through your knowledge, expertise, and follow-up
- Qualify and develop sales leads into customers
- Perform daily travel within the sales territory and perform overnight travel as needed
- Travel to any required destination for training, tradeshows, sales meetings, etc
- Be attentive to customer needs and occasionally conduct business outside of normal business hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Use CRM to manage customer interaction
Skills
- Must be located in or willing to relocate to Iowa, preferably the Des Moines or Cedar Rapids Areas
- Must have experience with and/or knowledge of gear reducers, electric motors, variable frequency drives, and motion controllers
- Must have a valid Driver's License and driving record satisfactory to SEW-EURODRIVE or otherwise be able to transport yourself to and from various locations, including customer facilities, to engage in diverse business activities
- Must be eligible and authorized to work in the United States on an ongoing indefinite basis
- Must have excellent organizational and communication skills
- Must have strong mathematical and computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications
- Must be able to travel and frequently visit customers
- Must be able to sit, stand, and lift frequently and for extended periods
- Associate degree in engineering, Industrial Distribution, or another related field
- Two years of Outside Sales experience or four years of Inside Sales experience
Benefits
- A highly competitive compensation program
- Industry-leading benefits, including a lucrative 401(k) retirement plan
- A student loan repayment program
- Ongoing professional development and clear career growth opportunities
- A 10% shift premium is paid for 2nd and 3rd shift positions.
- SEW-EURODRIVE provides a generous benefits package to all full time employee. These benefits start on DAY ONE!
- There is no monthly premium required for Employee's coverage:
- Medical Insurance - Includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Audio, and Prescription Drug coverage + $125 annual reimbursement for purchase of eligible vitamins & minerals
- Life Insurance worth 2.5 times annual base pay. Includes Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- Disability - Includes both Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for Medical and/or Dependent Care Made available annually during open enrollment
- Timely Evaluations with potential for a pay increase
- Paid Vacation - 2-weeks of vacation accrual per year to start, which increases after five years and ten years of service
- Holiday Pay - Twelve (12) paid holidays per year
- Retirement Benefits - Includes 401(k) with Profit Sharing Contribution and 200% Company Match on the first 3% that you defer to your 401K account
- Additional Paid Time Off (PTO) for hourly positions - Unused time is paid out annually
- Paid Parental Leave - To assist and support new parents with balancing work and family matters
- Onsite Clinic Services - On location medical services by licensed providers at no cost to employees
- Education Assistance Programs - Student Loan Repayment / Tuition Assistance options
- Counseling Resources - Easy and convenient access to professional counseling services online
- Wellness Resources - Utilizing a comprehensive, interactive, and personalized wellness program with potential to earn points for awards / gift cards
- Uniforms/Subsidies - Uniform subsidies and/or uniforms are provided for applicable roles, based on job requirements
- Safety Shoes - A subsidy for the annual purchase of OSHA approved safety shoes, based on job requirements
- Employee Assistance Programs - program to help employees navigate challenging life circumstances
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