Sales Specialist

Job description

JOB SUMMARY: Under direct supervision, promotes and sells the organization's products and services within an assigned geographic area, product range, or list of customer accounts to meet or exceed sales targets. Pursues sales leads; visits existing and new customers; assesses customer needs and suggests appropriate products and services; responds to customer inquiries; negotiates prices and delivery times within limits of authority; and concludes sales orders to meet revenue targets. Identifies, researches, and contacts prospective customers and builds positive relationships that will generate future sales and repeat business. Refers sales leads, customer feedback, and information on competitor activity to appropriate contacts within the organization so that they can respond to changing market conditions and customer demands. Establishes annual, quarterly, monthly, or weekly sales plans and prioritizes and schedules own activities so these targets are met. QUALIFICATIONS: - Acts as a liaison between customers, plants and affiliate personnel to coordinate and resolve commercial and business related issues. Coordinates pre-production activities including processing orders, quoting pr...