Senior Sales Executive – Southern California
Our Company is a global leader in providing precision die-cut component parts for customers in the electronics, automotive, and medical industries. Utilizing state-of-the-art manufacturing technologies at eight global locations, our Sales Executives partner closely with customers to solve complex manufacturing and assembly problems. We strive to provide customers with innovative ideas, quality products and exceptional service, at competitive prices.
We are seeking a Sales Executive for our territory in the Southern California Territory. Some overnight travel is required (20-40%) as territory consists of portions of the Southern California territory
Excellent communication skills are a must, along with strong mechanical aptitude. Previous experience with adhesive tapes or similar thin flexible materials (films, foams, foils, etc.) is a plus. The Sales Executive will work out of their home office with travel to the San Jose area office and Indianapolis office.
Responsibilities:
-Develop and execute a sales plan to help achieve personal and company goals and objectives
-Explain and demonstrate technical aspects of products available
-Forecast, solicit and secure orders from potential and existing customers
-Maintain professional relationship with key persons on all accounts
-Prepare periodic reports
-Secure opportunities to quote on customer requirements in diverse markets (industrial, automotive, electronics, medical, etc.)
-Understand customer processes and sell value versus price
-Utilize solutions-based selling skills
-Travel up to 25% in sales territory
Requirements:
-Minimum of 2-5 years of successful sales experience in electronics medical, or industrial sales materials/components directly to OEM’s
-A self starter attitude with a willingness to work independently and as part of a team
-Experience in solution selling
-Must be able to present in a professional manner and possess excellent presentation and communication skills (both verbal and written)
-Previous experience in a problem solving environment
-Experience selling in the industrial market arena
-Extensive customer following
-Familiarity with Engineered Materials, Gaskets, Die Cutting, Converting, or Fabricated Products from suppliers such as 3M, Tesa, Avery, Rogers, and other thin flexible materials
-Excellent computer skills
-Outstanding sales preparation and organizational skills
-Creative problem solving
Compensation: Competitive salary, benefits and bonus opportunity