AGY Aiken , SC 29803
Posted 2 months ago
Job Details
Level: Experienced
Job Location: World Headquarters - Aiken, SC
Education Level: 4 Year Degree
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Sales
Description
The direct sales representative will be responsible for actively engaging assigned accounts both through outbound communication efforts and field inbound product requests. The position will support the organization by optimizing revenue opportunities by uncovering assigned customer needs and partner with the Product Manager to ensure pricing matches the target objectives of the organization. In addition, the role will also proactively research and engage prospect accounts that match the profile of existing AGY customers with the intent of securing new revenue from new customers.
Main Tasks / Responsibilities
Essential duties include but are not limited to the following:
Proactively engage assigned existing customers and potential customers to uncover any upcoming product needs
Create and deliver price quotes to customers with the intent to secure new purchase orders for the products
Field inbound delivery requests from assigned customers and work with the Product Manager and Customer Service teams on providing the best solution to meet the customers' needs
Research target markets to uncover potential new customers who have not purchased from AGY in the past
Engage past customers who have not purchased from AGY in the past two years
Assists in creating presentations, coordinates sales materials and assists leadership team as needed
Support all special events - both customer related and industry related shows and displays. These events can be local, internal and external functions
Manage special assigned sales projects
Position Type, Expected Work Hours and Travel
Qualifications
Education, Training and Experience
Education:
Bachelor's degree (BA) from four-year college or university.
1-3 years related field experience or training.
Or equivalent combination of education and experience
Skills:
Comfortable using both telephone and video conferencing tools to communicate
Knowledge of sales related products and solutions are a plus
Proficiency Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint tools
Aptitude for technical and mechanical applications
Detail Oriented
Able to work independently and under pressure
Ability to work within a team
Advanced communication skills - verbal, written, presentation
Ability to handle confidential information
Advanced Microsoft Office skills
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