Zero-Zone Ramsey , MN 56150
Posted 2 weeks ago
Who Are We?
Have you ever gone into a grocery store or convenience store for things like milk, bagged salads, or frozen pizza? The coolers and freezers you find those and other food products in are what we do!! Zero Zone is a manufacturer of reach-in and open refrigerated and frozen food display cases as well as the refrigeration systems that work behind the scenes to cool the cases, keeping the food fresh! We also make powerful industrial refrigeration systems for food warehousing, pharmaceuticals, and even ice rinks!
Our company is structured across 2 divisions - the Display Case Division, located in North Prairie, WI, Waukesha, WI, and Mukwonago, WI and the Refrigeration Systems Division, located in Ramsey, MN and Dyersville, IA.
What Are We Like?
At Zero Zone, you will be a valued member of the Zero Zone team, able to take ownership of your own career path. We believe in hard work, teamwork, collaboration, and respect, and we have grown through dedication to our Purpose: "Preserving customer valuables through refrigeration." For over 60 years, we have been a leader in refrigeration, and our people are well known for exceptional customer service. We also believe we are the COOLEST coworkers (pun intended)! This is an opportunity for you to make a difference in the refrigeration industry with one of the top leading manufacturers in the country! Come grow with us!!
What Can We Offer You?
Vacation and Personal Hours (after only 30 days!)
Competitive Wages
Comprehensive Benefits Package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, STD, LTD, AD&D, HSA/FSA, EAP)
401k and Profit Sharing
10 Paid Holidays
Flexible Schedules
Casual Dress Code
Wellness Programs and Incentives
Safety Shoe Reimbursement
Employee Engagement Programs
One-time Home Computer Reimbursement
And more!
NOTE: This position does not qualify for visa sponsorship.
What Will You Do?
Under the guidance of the Vice President/General Manager the Inside Sales Manager - Refrigeration Systems will be responsible for communicating with our sales teams and customers to better understand their needs and ensuring a smooth sales process. This position will provide effective onsite leadership and assistance to the inside sales team whose main job functions include quoting, ordering, acknowledging and invoicing customer orders. We are looking for a strong communicator who is able to create a collaborative atmosphere between all departments.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Confers with the Vice President/General Manager in developing Sales goals, which effectively supports overall Company objectives
Provides pricing guidelines to achieve sales goals and appropriate management of margins
Communicates with customers, sales representatives, RSM's, and other departments/personnel to effectively meet or exceed our customer's requirements
Develops and maintains schedules to ensure quotes are completed and accurate product delivery is communicated to customers
Researches and analyzes technical data such as customer design proposals, specifications, and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application
Confers with management, production, and engineering to determine sales feasibility, cost effectiveness, and customer demand for new and existing products
Coordinates activities between departments as required for continuous improvement in the overall efforts to exceed customer's expectations
Oversees and ensures accurate and complete invoicing information is provided to the accounting department
Provides technical feedback to engineering, production, purchasing and other affected personnel based on field input
Resolves customer concerns regarding sales and delivery dates
Establishes customer relationships by conducting customer visits in order to provide factory support during technical discussions
Performs related work as apparent or assigned
REQUIREMENTS FOR EFFECTIVE PERFORMANCE:
Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in Engineering, Business Management or equivalent work experience and knowledge
10 years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Refrigeration, parallel rack system, and supermarket system knowledge necessary
OEM experience desired
ADDITIONAL SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Strong leadership and sound decision making qualities - ability to effectively lead and influence others in a confident, positive, and results-oriented manner
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of company personnel and others at all levels
Maintain a positive attitude and promote a climate of positive employee relations throughout the organization
Exceptional organizational skills with focus on attention to detail
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, vendors, customers, and the general public in a customer-oriented manner
Ability to solve and define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions in an urgent manner
Directly supervises Sales employees by carrying out responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies, procedures, and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints, and resolving problems
PHYSICAL & BEHAVIORAL:
Zero Zone expects all employees to behave and communicate in a manner which will facilitate good relations with customers, clients, co-workers, and supervisors, maintaining a positive work atmosphere
Regularly required to stand or walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and lift and/or move up to 25 pounds usually from the floor to waist level, up to 20 feet away
Regularly required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl
Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, usually from the floor to waist level, up to 20 feet away
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
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