Industrial Automation Outside Sales Representative

Axis NJ LLC - Somerville, NJ

Job Summary

Axis NJ, a Power-Flo Technologies company, is a high technology distributor specializing in automation, drives, motion control, machine vision, machine safety and robots. As a leader in the industry our experienced staff of experts has been providing automation solutions dedicated to improving manufacturing and machine performance for more than 30 years. We are currently seeking a reliable, results-driven individual that is highly motivated with a strong work ethic to fill an immediate opening on our team.

Responsibilities and Duties

• The Sales Representative is responsible for all sales of all products and services within the assigned territory (and/or within assigned accounts).
• Generate and develop new business to increase revenue, through prospecting activities, including cold calling.
• Schedule outside appointments with existing customers to review applications requirements, and uncover new opportunities.
• Maintain the company’s existing relationships and actively seeks out new clients.
• Effectively liaison between the company and customers for all ongoing account management activities including; quotations, pricing, delivery, technical support, service and new product releases.
• Establish and maintain up to date knowledge on new products, procedures, services and tools by successfully completing all training activities as needed.
• Consistently meet in person with target buyers.
• Prepare and execute effective sales presentations and demonstrations of products.
• Perform all administrative aspects of the position, including: Sales / Opportunity reports, Maintenance of customer accounts including contact names and information, Expense accounts
• Utilize marketing data to maximize sales effectiveness.
• Organize joint sale calls with vendors.
• Attend conferences and trade shows.
• All other duties as assigned from time to time.

Experience Knowledge Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum three (3) years demonstrated sales success and technical knowledge of industrial control and automation applications, products, and services.
• Relevant formal education in an engineering discipline, equivalent training or work experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
• Professionalism and business acumen to portray the company in a positive manner.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Effective time management, organization and multi-tasking skills.
• Very good team player who works well under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• A polite, friendly and diplomatic manner.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• A good sense of humor.
• The ability to generate ideas.
• Capable of preserving confidential or sensitive information.

Benefits

We are an equal opportunity employer offering competitive compensation and benefits package including health, disability, life insurance; 401(k) and long-term disability plans. For immediate consideration send your resume with salary requirements. Company provides a vehicle, cell phone, and laptop.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the US. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment Visa currently. Power-Flo Technologies and its subsidiaries participate in the USCIS E-Verify Program to verify that all new hires are authorized to work in the United States.

Power-Flo Technologies is a unique Family of Companies consisting of distributors, fabricators, manufacturers and motor and pump repair firms serving the New York metropolitan and New England areas. We are a Master Distributor and Manufacturers Representative with REAL SYSTEMS SOLUTIONS.

The Power-Flo Technologies family of companies include United Electric Power, Aetna Electric, Long Island Electrical Distributors, Electric Switchboard Solutions, Misa Plumbing, Axis NJ LLC, Power-Flo Pumps and Systems, US Energy Group, Dittman and Greer, AAI, United-Richter, Twinco, Nassor Electric