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Territory Sales Assistant

Alcom

Portland, ME

Posted/Updated: 1 days ago

Job Description

The Territory Sales Assistant position at ALCOM LLC, America's leading trailer manufacturer, involves supporting sales activities and building customer relationships within a designated geographical area. This entry-level role provides comprehensive training and opportunities for advancement within the sales and marketing organization.

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead Generation:

  • Identifying and qualifying potential leads through various methods such as online research, email outreach, and networking. Cold calling potential new customers and qualifying them for a visit to become a dealer.

Sales Presentations:

  • Assisting in preparing and delivering sales presentations to showcase products or services, and implementing new and ongoing sales promotions and programs.

Client Relationship Management:

  • Building and maintaining relationships with dealers, understanding their needs, and providing support when order confirmations have missing or incorrect information.

  • Troubleshoot and resolve customer concerns with existing orders.

Sales Support

  • Providing general support to the sales team, including tasks like scheduling appointments, managing records, and preparing sales materials.

  • Communicates with dealers when order confirmations have missing or incorrect information.

  • Able to track customer payments and keep accounts up to date on payments.

Market Research:

  • Researching to identify new sales opportunities, analyze market trends, and understand customer needs.

Collaboration:

  • Working with other sales team members and potentially marketing and operations teams to develop and implement sales strategies.

Growth:

  • Opportunity to become a Territory Manager after the training period ends.

  • An interest in sales and a desire to learn and grow in the field and be an asset to the company.

DESIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

  • Business degree preferred.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word

  • Valid Driver's License with Clean Driving Record Required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • Ability to build rapport, establish trust and develop strong relationships with the dealers.

  • Able to manage multiple tasks, prioritize and meet deadlines.

  • Maintain a professional presence and demeanor.

  • Ability to work independently.

  • Ability to travel to meet with dealers or attend trade shows when required. Travel up to 26 weeks a year.

Alcom
501 East 52nd Street
Sioux Falls, SD 57104

 

• Health Insurance
• Matching 401K
• Paid Time Off