Florida Industrial Supply
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Manufacturer Sales Representative

Central and Northern Florida · Full-Time

Florida Industrial Supply has represented industry leading equipment manufacturers for 40 years in Florida. Offering a variety of process solutions, we pride ourselves on relationship building through successful process/project solutions for our customers. Our Product Line Card offers a diversity of equipment solutions supported by experienced process application Engineers.

Key Responsibilities

Sales & Business Development

  • Promote and sell industrial equipment to customers in industries such as but not limited to food, mining, chemical, building products, manufacturing, energy, and nutraceutical.
  • Identify, develop, and close new business opportunities to increase sales volume and market share.
  • Generate and qualify leads through networking, cold calling, following up on manufacturer generated leads, and attending industry events like trade shows.
  • Create and submit quotes to customers in a timely manner.

Account Management

  • Maintain and nurture relationships with existing customers, ensuring repeat business and customer satisfaction.
  • Provide tailored solutions and support to varied portfolio of customers.
  • Conduct regular visits to customers and partners to find opportunities, provide training, and offer technical support.

Territory Management

  • Develop and implement territory-specific sales strategies to meet or exceed sales targets.
  • Continuously seek to find new customers in your sales territory and build relationships to secure repeat business with these customers.

Product Knowledge

  • Master equipment applications and functions, technical specifications, and sizing calculations.
  • Illustrate value propositions by conducting product demonstrations, trainings, and presentations to customers.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and manufacturers to ensure timely delivery and resolution of product issues.
  • Acquire and maintain proficiency by accessing manufacturer-provided programs and resources.

Sales Reporting

  • Maintain accurate records of sales activities, customer interactions, and opportunities in our sales tracking procedures.
  • Ensure accuracy of sales reports and forecasts for management and manufacturers.
  • Provide customer feedback to manufacturers for product improvements or new opportunities.

Qualifications

  • Proven Business to Business sales experience (preferably industrial equipment or similar products).
  • Strong knowledge of industrial markets and how they are segmented.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build long-term relationships as a trusted advisor.
  • Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Software.

Preferred Experience

  • Familiarity with industries such as but not limited to food, mining, chemical, building products, manufacturing, energy, and nutraceutical in the state of Florida.
  • Experience selling products such as magnetic separation, metal detection, dust collection, conveyors, blowers, feeders, valves, sifters and other bulk material handling equipment.
  • Existing network of contacts within the Florida territory's industrial sector.

Compensation

  • Commission based pay (uncapped).
  • On target earnings of $180K+ after ramp (~1 year).