Sales Representative

• Drive sales and achieve business objectives within the Industrial Distribution business unit
• Promote and sell radial and linear bearing products
• Strengthen relationships with industrial distributors and end-users
• Identify new prospects and implement strategic sales initiatives
• Develop technical proficiency in Schaeffler's product portfolio
• Evaluate market potential and the competitive landscape within the assigned territory
• Develop insight into customer businesses and connect customer success to Schaeffler products
• Build and maintain distributor and end-customer relationships
• Travel regularly within the territory to engage distributors and end customers
• Sustain existing business through commercial sales and problem-solving
• Generate new business by understanding customer decision factors and presenting value propositions
• Respond to customer inquiries and process orders
• Review open orders, sales statistics, and open quotes
• Use Salesforce CRM for visit reports and opportunity logging
• Deliver customer presentations on Schaeffler products, services, and engineered solutions
• Submit weekly business summary reports to Sales Management and Product Line Staff
• Participate in industry seminars, trade shows, and networking events

• Bachelor's degree, ideally in Engineering, Mechanical, Business, Marketing, or Operations
• Preferably 2+ years of experience selling engineered components to distributors or OEMs
• Demonstrated drive for results and aptitude for building relationships
• Ability to influence leadership decisions, strong ethics, and adaptability in complex environments
• Strong business acumen and results orientation
• Proficiency in CRM software and systems;
  Salesforce experience preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 50% as required
• Valid driver's license required
• External applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employment visa or other sponsorship
• Ideal candidates reside in the Iowa or Nebraska territory, preferably in Des Moines, Iowa, or Omaha, Nebraska

Demonstrates strong sales acumen in the Industrial Distribution sector, with a focus on promoting and selling engineered components. Capable of building and maintaining relationships with distributors and end-users while utilizing CRM tools like Salesforce to drive business objectives.

• Sales Experience in Engineered Components
• Proficiency in Salesforce CRM
• Strong Business Acumen
• Excellent Verbal and Written Communication
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, or Related Field

• Sales Strategy Development
• Market Evaluation
• Technical Proficiency in Product Portfolio
• Order Processing
• Customer Presentations

• Relationship Building
• Adaptability
• Influencing Leadership Decisions
• Drive for Results
• Problem-Solving

• Valid Driver's License

• Industrial Distribution
• Radial and Linear Bearings
• OEMs
• Customer Success
• Networking Events

• Salesforce CRM
• Microsoft Office Suite