Sales Representative - Modernization

Location:

Albany, NY, United States

Job

We Elevate... Quality of urban life

Our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than two billion of us up and down buildings and across transportation hubs every day. As part of the Schindler team, you’ll discover meaningful work that enhances quality of life for communities, and contribute to making places more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable for all. By joining us, you don’t just become part of our success story;

you help shape the future and continue our rich legacy that started back in 1874.

Sales Representative
- Modernization

The Modernization Sales Representative identifies opportunities through key customer contacts and industry information to uncover sales opportunities for company products. This role prepares documentation for prospective customers and ensures it is communicated effectively. He or she is responsible for managing existing customer accounts while driving business growth and expanding customer relationships.

• Meet and/or exceed assigned sales and customer objectives.
• Negotiate contract terms favorable to the company.
• Analyze customer needs and secure desirable business through the effective application of company products and services.
• Maintain favorable client relationships and assess and follow up on customer complaints through satisfactory resolution.
• Prepare estimates for the sale of company products.
• Prepare and maintain required customer information and files in accordance with established procedures.
• Work with owners and building management to obtain maintenance agreements, renew existing agreements, and identify opportunities to update systems to meet new code requirements or incorporate new technologies.
• Source, analyze, communicate, and apply competitive market data to create a competitive advantage for the company.
• Communicate necessary information to both customers and internal operations teams to ensure customer satisfaction and achieve sales cost objectives.
• Retain and grow the customer base while managing accounts receivable for assigned accounts.
• Develop negotiating strategies with minimal oversight from management.
• Plan, develop, and implement sales strategies for specific negotiations that align with internal product strategy while meeting customer requirements and addressing competitive offerings.
• Understand the company’s financial goals and expectations.
• Participate in professional development programs to enhance knowledge of company products, services, and procedures.

• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred or minimum of 3 years of industry sales experience.
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Microsoft Office Suite software, Lotus Notes, SAP preferred
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent organizational skills
• Good negotiation skills
• Must have good conflict resolution skills

• Fully vested 401k match, up to 7% of total eligible compensation.
• Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
  - Effective from first day of hire.
• 3 weeks’ vacation which increases with tenure, 7 sick days, 3 floating holidays and 8 Company Observed Holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement
  - Eligible after 6 months of service.
• Parental Leave – 100% base pay for 6 consecutive weeks within first year of a child’s birth or adoption.
• A wide range of development opportunities to boost your professional and leadership growth.

Base Salary $74,800 - $93,500

The above represents the typical salary range for this position. Revisions to the range may be considered based on your experience, education, location, demonstrated skills, and alignment with business priorities. Please note that the compensation listed reflects only base salary and does not include…