Sales Representative - Great Lakes

Company: Schaeffler
Location: Wooster
Posted on: October 18, 2024

Job Description:

Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company and its success has been a result of its entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. As a partner to all of the major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer you many development opportunities.

Job Overview

Join our dynamic global technology company, Schaeffler, as a Sales Representative and be a part of our entrepreneurial and innovative culture. As a global partner to the industrial, automotive, and aerospace sectors, we offer you numerous development opportunities.

We're looking for a Sales Representative to join our Industrial Distribution business unit to grow sales and achieve our business plan in the Great Lakes Region. Your success will come from maintaining relationships with existing customers, prospecting new customers, and executing sales strategies with passion and perseverance.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Identify markets and product opportunities for all Schaeffler Group's brands (INA, FAG, Barden, SIS).
• Focus efforts to meet the monthly sales plan.
• Expand customer base and increase business at target industries/accounts for all brands.
• Maintain/improve customer relations through cooperation with internal Sales Operations Team.
• Maintain accurate reports and records as well as review order status and customer sales activity of the territory.
• Promote and sell products through seminars, trade shows and direct customer contact.
• Respond to customer inquiries and orders in a timely and professional manner.
• Obtain data on new/existing applications where application engineering is required.
• Become technically proficient in bearing applications.
  
  Your Qualifications
  
  Minimum:
  
  • Must have a strong mechanical aptitude along with strong sales presentation skills.
  • Must be a positive motivator and professional role model.
  • Effective communicator - listens to understand, oral, written and presentation skills.
  • Willing and able to travel 50% overnight as needed to support Schaeffler and our customers
  • External applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employment visa or other sponsorship.
    
    Preferred:
    
    • 2+ years background in selling bearings or power transmission products.
    • 2+ year college degree (engineering is preferred).
      
      Our Offering
      
      
      • Company Vehicle
      • Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Employees receive access to a range of medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, ensuring their well-being and peace of mind.
      • Generous retirement savings options: The company provides competitive 401(k) matching contributions (up to 6%), empowering employees to build a secure financial future.
      • Professional development opportunities: The company invests in its employees' growth by offering tuition reimbursement, skill development workshops, and ongoing learning and developmentprograms.
      • Wellness initiatives: Employees have access to wellness programs and resources aimed at promoting physical, mental, and emotional health, fostering a supportive and thriving work environment.
        
        See all of our benefits at: Schaeffler Benefits
        
        As a global company with employees around the world, it is important to us that we treat each other with respect and value all ideas and perspectives. By appreciating our differences, we inspire creativity and drive innovation. In this way, we contribute to sustainable value creation for our stakeholders and society as a whole. Together, we advance how the world moves.
        
        Exciting assignments and outstanding development opportunities await you because we impact the future with innovation. We look forward to your application.
        
        www.schaeffler.com/careers
        
        Your Contact
        
        Schaeffler Group USA Inc.
        
        Jason Gould
        
        Schaeffler is an equal employment opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive equal employment opportunities and consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
        
        Keywords:Sales Management;
        
        Job Type:Professional
        Job Family:Sales Management
        Contract Type:Not Applicable
        Schedule:Full-Time
        
        Nearest Major Market: Charlotte
        Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina
        Job Segment: Sales Rep, Sales Operations, Application Engineering, Sales, Engineering, Automotive

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