A CAREER AS A MALIN PARTS SALES REPRESENTATIVE...
As a Parts Sales Representative for Malin, you will solicit parts business from accounts through your charismatic interpersonal skills. Malin is guided by our principles of performance, value-creation and customer satisfaction. Our Parts Sales Representatives provide parts inventory and ordering services and serve as the point-person for all customers' parts needs. Their sole priority is to ensure a Malin customer is one for life by maintaining our levels of quality service -- by foreseeing issues before they become customer issues, responding to customer requests promptly and recognizing opportunities to provide additional services and products.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
* Identify, manage and report all lift truck equipment in assigned accounts and prospect territory to manager and Keeper of the Fleet Team (Recon Red).
* Identify and communicate parts opportunities and resources required to secure all parts business.
* Establish communication plan for each customer and prospect (physical visits, email, phone calls).
* Analyze and evaluate all assigned parts accounts and prospects for growth potential and customer loyalty.
* Develop, implement and execute approved sales growth strategies.
* Provide professional, detailed customer and prospect quotes approved by manager (Parts, Motor, and Wheel/Tire).
* Educate each customer and prospect on all MALIN core competencies/offerings -- parts, service, rental, truck - and other critical customer/territory support services.
* Work closely with Core Sales and CCR Teams to identify new equipment sales and/or parts and service opportunities.
* Assist in the resolution of customer service/parts problems or disputes.
* Assist in the maintenance of the Malin customer database and Corporate Contact Management Software.
ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS
* Stays knowledgeable within industry, market and business updates and changes.
* Provide market intelligence to management.
* Provide regular customer and prospect reporting to management - as required.
* Support the development of department and corporate sales and marketing plans.
* Develop and maintain excellent customer relations.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience
* Three or more years of experience in outside sales or account management, preferably in industrial, heavy equipment or material handling industry
* Experience with CRM tool and Microsoft Office programs -- Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
* Bachelor's degree preferred; professional experience in lieu of education will be considered
General
* Self-starter with the ability to work independently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
* Excellent time-management and phone skills
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Strong email and computer skills
* Stable and successful career background
* Strong and ethical performance history
* Coachable and competitive spirit
* Ability to earn client trust with outgoing personality and strong interpersonal skills
* Desire and dedication for a long term professional career
Language & Communication Skills
* Ability to read and interpret customer communications, sales reports, and common documents;
* Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from customers, or members of the business community;
* Ability to develop sales presentations via phone or in person that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to customers, top management and peers.
Physical Requirements
* Communicate verbally and in writing
* Use telephone, computer equipment and other office equipment
* Drive automobile and make multiple customer calls each day
* Ability to travel 1 -- 3 times annually
* Stoop, bend and lift 10-25 pounds; climb occasional stairs and dock ladders
Malin is an Equal Opportunity Employer- M/F/Veteran/ Disability/ Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity