Panasonic

Sales Representative

Panasonic • $74K — $123K *
Food & Beverages
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree plus 5+ years in Sales or Marketing, or high school diploma with 9+ years of related experience.
  • Experience in client development within the food retail industry.
  • Ability to navigate fast-paced environments while managing multiple projects and engaging effectively with C-level executives.
  • Skilled in developing and maintaining a structured sales and ordering process.
  • Familiarity with Hussmann products and refrigeration systems is essential.
  • Willingness to travel 25-50%.
  • Proven track record of building customer relationships and addressing their needs.

Responsibilities

  • Secure orders that align with sales and operational objectives.
  • Engage on-site with customers to identify equipment issues before installation.
  • Build relationships with key customer contacts and contractors to drive sales.
  • Create sales plans to enhance market share and expand the customer base.
  • Maintain detailed reports on customer interactions and product/service feedback.
  • Participate in trade shows and industry organizations to enhance visibility.
  • Continuously develop knowledge on products and market trends, focusing on sales skills and customer solutions.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, vision, and prescriptions.
  • Access to health management and well-being programs.
  • Retirement savings plan with company matching contributions up to 6%.
  • Three weeks of vacation for work-life balance.
Full Job Description
Overview

The Sales Representative will secure customer orders for Hussmann products and services through a direct selling approach that focuses on providing customers solutions that contribute to their businesses. Revenue responsibility will vary according to experience level, assigned products/services and customer/ account profiles. You will report to the Director, Canada Sales and Operations.

Responsibilities

  • Secure customer orders that achieve corporate sales and OI objectives. Drive sales by providing solutions to customers that address their respective business needs.
  • Availability on-site with customers to identify issues with equipment prior to installation; ensuring quality and accuracy of deliverables.
  • Develop effective relationships with key customer contacts and territory refrigeration contractors that lead to profitable sales. When necessary, assist treasury with collections process.
  • Develop sales plans that support division objectives for sales, OI, market-share and account penetration; ensuring expansion of customer base within region.
  • Prepare monthly activity report, maintain current customer/account information regarding product/service issues, customer visits, personal contact information etc.
  • Prepare for and attend annual trade shows; participate in industry associations.
  • Grow knowledge of Hussmann service offerings, industry/competitor trends and customer requirements/ conditions. Be responsible for continuing self-development especially in the areas of interpersonal communications, negotiations, account management, cross-selling, refrigeration concepts and solutions selling.
  • Project Management functions; adapting to customer needs and taking initiative as needed in person and on-site.
  • Prepare quotes as needed.
  • Biannual customer factory visits.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of progressive experience in a Sales, Marketing, or closely related field OR high school diploma and 9+ years of progressive experience in a Sales, Marketing, or closely related field.
  • Progressive client development experience in the food retail industry.
  • Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment managing multiple projects and be effective penetrating and communicating at all levels, especially at the C level.
  • Develop and maintain a repeatable sales and ordering process.
  • Hussmann product and/or refrigeration system product experience.
  • Travel 25-50%.


Benefits & Perks - What's In It For You

Hussmann is committed to supporting your total well-being through a wide variety of benefits and wellness programs designed to support your physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health. Here's what you can expect:
  • Health Benefits - Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, plus a Health Care Spending Account
  • Health Management and Well-being Programs
  • Hussmann Retirement Savings Plan - Company matching contributions of up to 6%
  • Vacation - 3 weeks

Hussmann is a subsidiary of Panasonic

The salary range of $74,000 - 123,000 is just one component of Hussmann's total package. Actual compensation varies depending on the individual's knowledge, skills, experience, and location. This role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and incentives. The minimum hourly wage for this role will be the greater of the posted range, or minimum wage for the location where the employee will be working, subject to local minimum wage requirements.

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About Panasonic

Panasonic Corporation is a multinational electronics company based in Osaka, Japan. The company was founded in 1918 as Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. and changed its name to Panasonic Corporation in 2008. Panasonic produces a wide range of products, including televisions, home appliances, cameras, audio equipment, and automotive electronics. The company also provides business solutions, such as security systems, communication systems, and energy solutions. Panasonic has operations in over 160 countries and employs over 259,000 people.
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240,198 employees
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Founded
1979
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