Sales Trainee - WR

GRISWOLD INDUSTRIES Job Description (Outside Sales) JOB DIMENSIONS : Job Summary : Under general supervision, learns product line and sales methods in support of District or Regional Sales Manager; and performs related duties as assigned.

Reports to : District or Regional Sales Manager

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities :

Answers and directs incoming calls;

Provides technical product information to customers;

Receives orders by phone and email;

Enters and expedites customer orders;

Communicates in person with distributors to establish working relationships;

Helps customers with warranty service work;

Assists with calls on engineers regarding project work;

Travels overnight with District Sales Representative or Regional Manager to meet customer base;

Assists in the setup and implementation of engineering seminars and service training seminars;

Regular punctuality, attendance, and absence reporting in conformance with company policies is essential to the successful performance of this position; and

Fully comply with company rules, policies, procedures, and safety guidelines to ensure safe and effective operations.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES : Any combination equivalent of, but not limited to, the following:

Experience/Training/Education : Some sales or customer relations experience is desirable, preferably supplemented by knowledge of various company product lines.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities :

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing;

Knowledge of customer relations practices and sales principles;

Ability to schedule calendar and organize own work;

Ability to perform light mechanical work to provide some onsite service and demonstrate product applications;

Ability to work with minimal direction;

Ability to read and understand schematics and engineering drawings;

Ability to complete and maintain sales and expense records;

Ability to learn company pricing and delivery systems;

Ability to learn technical specifications, applications, and performance levels associated with various product lines;

Ability to quote pricing and delivery terms for standard products using established price sheets;

Physical Requirements :

Ability to bend, stoop, squat, reach, stretch, lift, move, and carry various materials and products when assisting with field warranty and service work and showing product samples;

Ability to access and work in valve installation and service areas;

Ability to operate a motor vehicle;

Ability to operate office equipment such as computers, printers, filing cabinets, photocopiers and other office equipment, as applicable;

For tasks performed indoors, temperature is moderate and controlled by office environment systems;

Ability to work (sit and/or stand) at a desk, as applicable; walking and/or standing may be required for the remainder of the work day. Length of time performing these physical requirements may vary from day to day and task to task;

Requires grasping, writing, sitting, standing, walking, repetitive motions, pulling, pushing, listening and hearing ability, and visual acuity;

Ability to perform essential functions of the job, as defined;

Reasonable accommodations provided upon request.

Special Requirements :

Be willing to enroll in the company Driver Monitoring program;

Requires possession of a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record

Possess a valid US Passport, and

Ability to travel on company business approximately 50%

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