Sales Manager, 1 position available: Southern California:
Are you an experienced, sales professional? Do you have a background in the sales of machines, construction equipment, or sales in the glass industry and/or other relevant technical sales experience? Would you like to join a vibrant team in a growing organization with locations worldwide and headquarters in Denmark? Do you thrive best when you work independently and organize your own day? Do you enjoy building sustainable relationships with customers?
If so, we may have the perfect opportunity for you!
The company:
Smartlift US is the worldwide leading brand of glass-lifting robots. By expanding our presence in the US, with a brand-new sales headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska, Smartlift US is aiming to create greater flexibility in relation to our North American customers to meet their needs and deliver an even higher level of service.
Smartlift US is the original and most well-developed lift of its kind on the market. The machines are known worldwide to be the most stable, dependable, and technologically sound. There is a Smartlift for every purpose both for indoor and outdoor use. Smartlift US is dedicated to being a market leader. We want to revolutionize the way glass is installed by improving safety and productivity for people and businesses. For more than 12 years, our hearts and minds have been dedicated to making the best possible glass-lifting robots for professionals.
Smartlift US is searching for a sales professional to expand its presence in Southern California.
The job:
We are looking for an experienced Sales Manager with a technical background and commercial know-how. You will work independently to build a client base in your region, enjoying a great deal of freedom and opportunity for you to shape the position and challenge your excellent sales skills.
Demonstrating Smartlift US´s products is the most important aspect in the sales process. Therefore, we are seeking a sales representative with good technical insight, the ability to discern the customers’ needs, and a high comfort level with a hands-on approach to sales.
Sales:
? Identify new customers within the business of glass and glazing.
? Actively develop brand awareness in your own sales area.
? Effectively collaborate with Smartlift US colleagues and other business partners.
? Provide regular business updates to the President of Smartlift US.
? Submit timely and accurate monthly (expenses, car allowances, restaurants, etc.).
? Provide timely and accurate pipeline reports as required.
Your professional profile and personal requirements:
Looking for a person with a minimum of 5 years sales experience in the machine- or glass industry preferably with an extensive network of key players in this industry and knowledge of the market. We expect you to be a strong salesperson, who pursues both short- and long-term goals.
Overall, Smartlift US is interested in the following professional skills:
? Solid business understanding.
? Documented results with sale or rental of machines for the building industry and experience in sales of pioneer products.
? Strong communication skills, capable of talking to customers at all levels.
? Seasoned negotiation skills.
? Persistent, loyal and true to ones word. Able to work independently and capable of handling freedom within responsibility.
? Be an experienced traveler who thrives on new opportunities.
We are searching for a Sales Manager with a dynamic personality. A team player and a strong communicator with a natural interest in understanding the business structures and processes of the company. We desire a talented internal salesperson capable of conveying the knowledge, expectations and demands of the customers to the rest of the organization. Our ideal candidate will enjoy meeting new people and creating new relationships, have a good sense of humor and an innovative and energetic attitude. He or she will be structured, trustworthy, independent, result-oriented, and self-motivating with the ability to stay focused.
Smartlift offers an exciting job in an international company that guarantees you excellent development opportunities both professionally and personally. Smartlift has high ambitions and significant growth plans, and you will play a key role in reaching these goals. The work environment in Smartlift is informal, and you are offered good working conditions incorporating flexibility and freedom with responsibility.
Interested?
Send your cover letter and resume to: smartliftus@smartlift.com
For any additional information, please contact Flemming Storm Nielsen, President by phone: 402 215 8080
Applications will be stored for 6 months.