Job Description:
Role and Responsibilities
The Sales Specialist MV Drives and Motors is responsible for executing sales strategies and building and maintaining strong customer engagement, with the objective of meeting or exceeding order growth targets across assigned industries, accounts, and product lines. This role supports high-power motion solutions and can be performed remotely within the United States.
Key Accountabilities
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Implement short- and long-term sales plans and actions to develop assigned accounts, customers, and industries. Provide regular sales summary reports to leadership.
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Focus sales efforts on developing opportunities in target segments and product lines.
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Engage tendering and technical support teams as needed to influence specifications and develop customer solutions. Provide feedback on budgets and market pricing.
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Work closely with inside sales and tendering teams to define winning strategies during pre-tender stages.
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Actively participate in negotiations for key projects.
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Collaborate with industry sales teams, global and strategic account managers, and segment managers in sales efforts.
Qualifications
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Bachelors degree in engineering or a related technical field.
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10+ years of experience in the electrical industry, including at least 4 years in sales and/or marketing of technical engineering, industrial, or manufacturing solutions within a complex business environment.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills, with proven relationship-building abilities.
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Experience working with cross-functional teams.
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Familiarity with CRM systems (Salesforce experience a plus).
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Ability to travel more than 50% across the United States; valid drivers license required.
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Work authorization permitting employment in the United States.
Preferred Qualifications
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Strong knowledge of medium and/or low voltage AC drives.
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Industry knowledge in one or more of the following: Energy, Oil & Gas, Water/Wastewater, Mining and Cement, Metals, and Power.