Sales Associate

The primary function of the Sales Associate is field level sales support.  The Sales Associate will work with the Regional Managers in their geography under the direction of the Regional Director.  The Sales Associate will support the Regional Managers dealers and end users by conducting equipment demonstrations, equipment use and care training, site surveys, assist in supporting trade shows and open houses, and assist the Regional Director in other business critical functions.      ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES    General Responsibilities: Equipment Demonstrations for dealers and/or end users Equipment Use and Care Training for dealers and/or end users Site Surveys for dealers and/or end users Support Trade Shows and Open Houses for dealers and/or end users Participate in Nilfisk U Plan 2 weeks in advance and execute call plan and activities in Salesforce.com Prepare, manage, and be responsible for demo equipment inventory Be able to work in a team environment Participate in weekly 1 on 1’s with Regional Director to measure call plan, execution of the call plan and other sales support activities Support the local Regional Managers from the direction of the Regional Director on other business critical functions MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS     EDUCATION:    Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Marketing, Business Administration, or equivalent education    EXPERIENCE:     This is an entry level sales role.  All experience levels are welcome    KNOWLEDGE & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:      Must be a self-starter, self-motivated, have good business acumen and self-discipline    Must display enthusiasm, perseverance, reliability, ethical standards, and strong selling skills     Must possess strong communication skills and maintain usual management skills of time, ability to respond, sense of urgency, prioritize efforts and problem solving    Willingness to travel overnight on an occasional basis    Must be willing and able to conduct seminars, extensive building evaluations, and recommend equipment for respective applications    Must be able to successfully pass a physical including lifting, standing for prolonged periods, driving for safe periods of time, etc.    COMPUTER SKILLS:     Proficiency in use of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook    Working knowledge of CRM systems    Proficiency in use of Salesforce.com (web and mobile versions)    Let’s create a cleaner future together   Cleaning has emerged as a key contributor to health and safety, sparked by technology and innovation. At Nilfisk we are a driving force in this development. Being part of Nilfisk means thinking outside of the box, bringing your inspiring ideas to life, sharing the results, and learning from your setbacks. We believe that diversity is our greatest strength – as we achieve the best results from a wide variety of views and approaches. At Nilfisk, you have the freedom to be yourself and express your opinions.…