An Outside Sales Representative represents and sells products or services on behalf of a company. Recruits new customers, presents information to demonstrate product value and persuade buyers, negotiates prices, confirms sales agreements, and works to meet company sales goals. Meets with customers directly, and travels to generate new sales and maintain contact with customers.
Outside Sales Representative Louisiana Cat - 3.0 Prairieville, LA Job Details Full-time 3 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Opportunities for advancement Loan assistance Qualifications Driver's License Bachelor's degree Mechanical knowledge Full Job Description
POWER UP YOUR CAREER WITH LOUISIANA CAT
Louisiana Cat has been proud to represent Caterpillar® for 4 continuous generations in the state of Louisiana. We have been providing our customers with the highest quality Cat® equipment, service, and parts since 1933. We serve to build and power our community for a better future. We are always searching for high energy, ambitious candidates who are ready to join our team. You can build your future here!
THE OPPORTUNITY
We are searching for an Outside Sales Representative to join our growing operations. This position will cover the Prairieville territory. The person in this role will be responsible for outside sales of CAT equipment management solutions for customers in a defined territory. This role is a hybrid between a "hunter" sales role and consultative sales to provide CAT product information to your assigned customer territory.
YOUR CONTRIBUTION
Serve as an ambitious and highly competitive sales professional for customer accounts in your defined territory Pursue, build, maximize and successfully close sales transactions for customers in the defined territory Become a subject matter expert on customer financing, licensing policies and procedures, warranty registrations, and invoicing Collaborate with your Sales Management / General Manager to establish sales goals on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis Attain sales target goals by maximizing customers' loyalty and repeat business Provide detailed sales reports, continuous improvement recommendations, and customer invoices to Louisiana CAT Management
YOUR VALUE
You will build long-term, rapport with new and existing customers in order to ensure both their success and our company's success You will have the tools and training to
MAKE A CAREER
here at Louisiana
CAT MOST IMPORTANT QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Sales or related field
Required:
Strong technical, mechanical, and business aptitude
Required:
Strong skills in Microsoft Office software including
MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook Highly Preferred:
2-3 years outside product sales experience
Highly Preferred:
Knowledge or experience using CRM (Customer Relations Management) software such as Salesforce.com
Highly Preferred:
Knowledge of Caterpillar product lines is strongly desired; other Heavy Equipment industry knowledge is preferred
JOB FACTS
The majority of this position will be spent on the road traveling the assigned territory Must be willing to relocate within the state of Louisiana for future advancement opportunities. Valid U.S. Driver's License with clean Motor Vehicle Record Requires physical movement as required by job description Maintain compliance with all International, Federal, State and Local safety and company regulations. Louisiana Cat is a drug-free workplace
LOUISIANA CAT BENEFITS
Health, Dental, Vision, $50,000 Company Funded Life Policy (if enrolled in Health) Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Cancer, Supplemental Life and additional voluntary policies 401K Plan with Company Match Paid Holidays & Vacation Technician Tool Loan Program up to $2,000 Safety Boot / Safety Prescription Glasses Allowances Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Assistance Employee Discounts Credit Union Technician Career Development Program - Shop & Field Service Training
SAFETY IN ALL WE DO
We require strict compliance with PPE (personal protective equipment) safety regulations. We maintain compliance with all Federal, State and Local safety and company regulations. All employees must follow all Company Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) procedures. Louisiana Cat is a drug-free workplace, including marijuana and THC products.
WHY PEOPLE JOIN LOUISIANA CAT
We are dedicated to fostering a safe and meaningful work environment that empowers our employees and customers. We are known for creating lasting partnerships, guided by our strong company values, customer experience culture and safety standards. We are committed to the long-term growth and success of both our employees and customers. We have energy, focus and passion delivering results because what we do impacts our customers each and every day. We work across Construction, Electrical Power, Industrial, Marine Engines and Oil & Gas industries. We invest in training and development programs for our employees to build their toolkit and career paths here at Louisiana Cat. We offer competitive pay and benefits, paid holidays and vacation, employee incentive programs and 401(k) company match programs.
WHO WE ARE
We are a growing organization focused on creating a positive impact on our employees, customers and communities in which we operate. We seek out employees who are inspired by our values, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want to become a part of a dynamic company backed by 90+ years of success. We have 23 locations across Louisiana and the Gulf South with Corporate HQ located in Reserve, LA and Power Systems HQ located in New Iberia, LA.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Louisiana Cat (Louisiana Machinery Co, LLC) and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We proudly hire U.S. Veterans. Louisiana Cat (Louisiana Machinery Co., LLC) uses E-Verify and complies with I-9 employment eligibility requirements of all new hires.
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