Regional Sales Associate

Thank you for your interest in becoming part of the team at Legrand!

GENERAL PURPOSE Actively pursue new accounts and generate new business with undeveloped accounts. Will directly manage account relationships and achieving sales quota within these accounts by providing a high level of customer satisfaction and by executing targeted call campaigns. Partners with field sales to help drive sales initiatives and business development activities for a given territory. Team oriented and able to work cross-functionally to maximize account revenues across all our major brands.

DUTIES AND

ACCOUNTABILITIES Develop accounts by leveraging our full AV solution offering and trusted brand names to convert business

Introduce customers to new products, programs, and tools that showcase the value-added benefits associated with being a Legrand partner

Drive annual initiatives for assigned product sales targets

Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer information in CRM tool Represent Legrand at trade shows and client meetings to promote products

Work in team-based sales environment

Understand Legrand AV capabilities to effectively sell/support/promote all Legrand AV solutions to all customers on all projects

Support product management team in launching new products, markets and channels by conducting product training and developing promotion strategies. Monitor and give guidance to all Sales teams on specific brand initiatives

Be accessible to team members to work through customer and internal issues

Track competitive products and prepare appropriate competitive strategies to capture additional market share

Professional Development – utilize available Legrand AV resources and training to develop technical knowledge, sales skills, and interpersonal skills.

Understand workplace hazards and take steps to proactively prevent and report hazards or injuries in the workplace. Cooperate in Safety Programs, initiatives, and investigations

Demonstrate our core values of Customers, People, Integrity, Teamwork, Continuous Learning & Improvement, Empowerment & Accountability

JOB REQUIREMENTS Essential

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

Proficient selling skills necessary to identify opportunities, position solutions, and close deals.

Knowledge of professional, effective telephone techniques and customer care.

Excellent verbal, written, and communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Good computer and database skills with proficiency in using the internet and Microsoft Office suite of software including Word, Excel and Outlook (or related e-mail system)
Proven ability to understand and practices value-added selling

Ability to operate/work in a high growth & entrepreneurial environment

Motivated, self-starter who desires success

Demonstrated ability to be customer focused and responsive to questions and needs

Ability to work in a team environment, and leverage additional resources as needed

Proven ability to present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written form Proven ability to work independently and as a member of a team Proven ability to make sound decisions within established guidelines

Must have the ability to make recommendations to effectively resolve problems or issues, by using judgment that is consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulation, or government law Ability to demonstrate flexible and efficient time management and to appropriately prioritize workload based upon organization or department needs

Ability to multi-task and manage several projects at one time Excellent project management and planning skills, while providing high attention to details

Must possess high degree of professionalism and ability to handle confidential information

Minimum Qualifications and

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in sales, marketing, or business management and a minimum of one (1) year of experience in outbound sales; or combination of relevant education and experience

Special

Job Requirements:

Must be able to provide for a safe home office working environment

Must be available for extended, varied work hours based on business need

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience using  CRM tool is a plus Experience…