Sales Representative

WAI Global

$240K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Sales Management, or related field
  • Minimum 5 years of sales experience, preferably in automotive aftermarket
  • Proficient in project management and effective time management skills
  • Ability to design presentations and present reports to clients
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Creative problem-solving skills with a proactive attitude
  • High attention to detail and accuracy in deliverables
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook
  • Willing to travel up to 75% of the time, including overnight trips and weekends

Responsibilities

  • Identify and pursue sales opportunities according to quotas
  • Manage sales performance and margins for assigned accounts
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure product availability and avoid excess inventory
  • Execute targeted sales initiatives to improve sales and margins
  • Profile potential new accounts to expand customer base
  • Prepare yearly forecasts for sales and margins of accounts
  • Interface with department managers to resolve problems and improve processes
  • Visit customer sites and attend trade shows as needed
  • Develop comprehensive knowledge of each assigned account and the broader market
  • Monitor accounts for lost sales and implement proactive solutions
  • Ensure effective communication with customer service to maintain service levels
  • Provide feedback to management regarding service levels and market trends
  • Promote collaboration and cross-training within the team to enhance productivity

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and continued training
  • Collaborative work environment promoting effective communication
  • Involvement in strategic decision-making and problem-solving initiatives
  • Exposure to industry trends through customer interactions and trade shows
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

RESUMEN DEL PUESTO
La persona en este puesto es responsable de alcanzar los objetivos de ventas y margen para las cuentas asignadas. Supervisa todos los aspectos de la cartera de cuentas y establece relaciones comerciales estratégicas para maximizar el potencial de crecimiento. El/la Representante de Ventas se enfoca en incrementar las ventas y la participación de mercado, manteniendo un fuerte énfasis en los márgenes.

FUNCIONES Y RESPONSABILIDADES ESENCIALES
• Identificar oportunidades de venta y darles seguimiento de acuerdo con las cuotas establecidas.
• Administrar el desempeño de ventas y margen de las cuentas asignadas.
• Co-administrar la fijación de precios de las cuentas asignadas.
• Colaborar con las partes interesadas clave para asegurar la disponibilidad adecuada de producto y evitar exceso de inventario.
• Ejecutar iniciativas específicas para mejorar ventas y márgenes.
• Perfilar cuentas potenciales nuevas.
• Elaborar el pronóstico anual, ventas y márgenes de las cuentas asignadas.
• Coordinarse con gerentes de departamento para la resolución de problemas y la mejora continua.
• Visitar instalaciones de clientes y asistir a ferias comerciales cuando se requiera.
• Desarrollar un conocimiento amplio, detallado y profundo de cada cuenta asignada.
• Monitorear las cuentas, analizar ventas perdidas y tomar acciones correctivas de manera proactiva.
• Interactuar a un nivel avanzado con el área de servicio al cliente para asegurar los niveles de servicio.
• Proporcionar retroalimentación de la base de clientes a la gerencia y comunicar áreas que requieran atención, como niveles de servicio, información relevante de la industria, presiones del mercado, entre otras.
• Desarrollar un conocimiento profundo de la industria, el mercado, la línea de productos y la competencia.
• Desarrollar un nivel competente de comprensión y uso de todos los programas de cómputo necesarios para desempeñar las funciones del puesto.
• Asegurar la pronta resolución de inquietudes del cliente relacionadas con precios, entregas, calidad y garantías.
• Promover un ambiente de trabajo colaborativo, fomentando la comunicación efectiva y las iniciativas de capacitación cruzada para mejorar la productividad del equipo, su versatilidad y el desarrollo de habilidades.
• Asumir responsabilidades y tareas adicionales según lo indique la gerencia.

POSITION SUMMARY

The individual in this role is responsible for achieving sales and margin targets for assigned accounts. They oversee all aspects of the account base and establish strategic business relationships to maximize growth potential. The Sales Representative focuses on increasing sales and market share while maintaining a strong emphasis on margins.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Identify sales opportunities and chase them according to established quotas.
• Manage sales and margin performance for assigned accounts
• Co-manage pricing for assigned accounts
• Work with key stakeholders to ensure proper product availability and avoid excess inventory
• Complete targeted sales and margin initiatives
• Profile potential new accounts
• Complete yearly forecast, sales and margins for assigned accounts
• Interface with department managers for problem resolution and continuous improvement
• Visit customer facilities and attend trade shows when required
• Develop an extensive, detailed and thorough working knowledge of each assigned account
• Monitors accounts, analyzes lost sales and takes proactive remedial actions
• Interface at an advanced level with customer service to ensure service levels
• Provide feedback from customer base to management and communicate areas in need of attention, such as service levels, pertinent industry information, market pressures, and others
• Develop a thorough in-depth knowledge of the industry, market place, product line and competition
• Develop a competent level of understanding and use of all computer programs necessary to perform job duties
• Ensures the prompt resolution of customer concerns regarding pricing, deliveries, quality, and warranties
• Promote a collaborative work environment, encouraging effective communication and cross-training initiatives to enhance team productivity, versatility, and skill development
• Undertakes additional responsibilities and tasks as directed by management

Requirements

REQUISITOS (Educación, experiencia y habilidades requeridas)
• Licenciatura en Administración de Empresas, Gestión de Ventas o un campo relacionado.
• Mínimo 5 años de experiencia en ventas, preferentemente en el mercado de autopartes (aftermarket automotriz).
• Dominio en gestión de proyectos, planeación y organización, con disciplina para completar tareas en tiempo y forma, utilizando habilidades efectivas de administración del tiempo.
• Capacidad para diseñar presentaciones para clientes y presentar reportes, análisis y resultados.
• Habilidades efectivas de comunicación verbal y escrita, con capacidad para dirigirse a grupos de clientes y/o colaboradores.
• Capacidad para generar soluciones creativas para resolver retos y conflictos complejos, con actitud proactiva.
• Demuestra un alto nivel de precisión y atención al detalle en los entregables.
• Dominio de aplicaciones de Microsoft Office como Excel, Word y Outlook.
• Disponibilidad para viajar hasta el 75% del tiempo, incluyendo estancias nocturnas y fines de semana.

QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience, & Skills required)
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, sales management, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of sales experience preferably automotive aftermarket
• Proficiency in project management, planning, and organizing with diligence in completing tasks in a timely manner, utilizing effective time management skills
• Capacity to design presentations for customers, present reports, analysis, and results
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to address groups of customers and/or employees
• Shows the capacity to generate creative solutions to solve complex challenges and conflicts with a can-do attitude
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy and thoroughness in deliverables
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Availability to travel up to 75% of the time, including overnight stays and weekends

Salary Description

40,000 MXN Monthly

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