The Requirements
The ideal candidate for the Territory Sales Representative, Construction role will have discipline, solution selling skills and experience, with the drive and self-motivation to get out in the market and work to move the needle daily. At a minimum you should have:- 3 to 5+ years of territory management experience Quick question for you - click here
- A bachelor’s degree from 4-year college or university; or 4 years of related experience and/or training; or the equivalent combination of education and experience
- A background in industrial and/or construction sales is helpful
- Knowledge of the power tool industry, and/or all phases of construction Quick question for you - click here
- Polished presentation skills and the ability to deliver effective presentations one-on-one or to a group of end users and/or distributors
- Experience selling directly to end users or distributors, preferably both
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications
- Solid tool knowledge is highly preferred; actual construction work experience is helpful
- Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus, but not required
- The ability to work with all levels and build relationships to gain customer loyalty and penetrate accounts
- Professionalism, even under pressure -- at times a thick skin is needed for success
- The ability to provide great service but also push when appropriate
- Superior communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- An entrepreneurial spirit and dedicated work ethic
- The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
The Role
Reporting to the District Sales Manager, as Territory Sales Representative, Construction, you will be responsible for managing and growing Makita sales revenue within your defined territory through the proper execution of strategic initiatives and sales programs. You will primarily focus on key dealer accounts and key end-users companies while overseeing the entire territory's sales revenue and account base. You will be responsible for promoting Makita’s “Best-In-Class Engineering & Innovation” brand position and the extensive Makita product line.More specifically, you will:
- Compile lists of prospective/target customers (Distribution/End-Users) for use as sales leads, based on information from newspapers, business directories and publications, industry ads, trade shows, Internet Web sites, and other prospecting sources, including jobsite surveillance.
- Travel throughout your assigned territory to conduct Makita business; including occasional travel outside of the territory for corporate meetings and to meet District and National needs.
- Understand and execute a solutions-based sales approach.
- Display and demonstrate Makita products including performing Makita product knowledge sessions for dealers and other audiences.
- Provide expertise and support regarding pricing, quoting, credit terms, MAP Policy, orders and many other sales support and account management functions.
- Perform business reporting functions, such as, but not limited to, sales reports, account update reports, monthly reports, call reports, expense reports, mileage reports and other reports as needed.
- Present, execute and administer Corporate Sales Programs including co-op, trade agreement, rebate, strategic initiates, and promotions along with other corporate programs as needed.
- Provide input to the Marketing Department and properly utilize and distribute the Makita marketing department collateral materials, including, but not limited to, catalogs, lectures, brochures, campaigns and Point of Purchase materials.
- Coordinate, schedule, and execute customer support events, including, but not limited to, product knowledge training, product demonstration, national contractor training, shows and events, and joint sales calls.
- Manage co-op and/or advertising budgets for each eligible account.
- Create and execute strategic sales growth plans and proposals for key accounts and the territory, as needed, (i.e. monthly, quarterly, or annually).
- Support the Makita accounting department as needed, including, but not limited to, new account set up, credit applications, credit limits, credit balances and proper communications with the Accounts Receivable team regarding exceptions.
- Develop and continually strengthen professional relationships within all entities, internal and external, involved in our business, such as dealer sales staff, management staff, purchasing, ownerships, including appropriate end-user key contacts and decision makers.
- Investigate and resolve customer issues and concerns.
- Stay abreast of market conditions, changes and competitor activities within the industry and territory, and communicate findings internally.
- Be cognizant of other Makita’s divisions such as Manufacturing and Assembly, National Industrial MRO, Government/GSA, Outdoor Power Equipment (OPE), Big-Box retail and other divisions.
- Support Makita National Accounts.
- Schedule account meetings, sales update meetings, and any other meetings as required. Meetings must be conducted in a professional manner that includes a written agenda, PowerPoint presentations, and sales figures, etc.
- Maintain and control Makita’s assets and their records, such as vehicles, demo tools, marketing materials, product samples, etc.
- Perform all company functions per federal, state and municipal laws and per company policies.
Note: this description is intended to give you a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive listing of duties and responsibilities.
Why Makita U.S.A.
High potential territory: In terms of expanding our market share in this territory, you'll have your work cut out for you. That means there is a strong opportunity to score some wins and gain traction early, but you'll need to work smarter and harder than the competition.Personal autonomy and flexibility: While you'll benefit from the support of management and your peers, you'll also enjoy the liberty to set your own routine and provide your territory with the services you deem appropriate for reaching your sales goals.
Pride and brand recognition: Visit any construction site, and you're sure to encounter a variety of Makita tools. Our quality and performance has earned us a strongly respected reputation within the contractor community, which has persistently grown throughout our history and is certain to endure for many years to come as we continue to lead the industry with the introduction of high quality, innovative tools.
Career growth: With plenty of room for expansion, this territory offers an excellent opportunity to leverage your experience and showcase your abilities to build it out. Excel and you could position yourself for a variety of managerial roles and ongoing growth within the organization.
Event participation: As a member of our Sales Division you will get the opportunity to participate in many of our promotional events across the country.
Excellent compensation: In addition to a competitive base, commission and bonus incentives, we offer one of the most generous benefits packages in our industry, including a company car; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; a 401(k) and profit sharing plan; expense reimbursement plans; PTO; tuition reimbursement, and more.
Pictured: Makita offers the world's largest 18V Lithium-ion line-up, offering corded power and performance in more than 160 tools, from drivers to portable band saws to sanders . . . and more. These tools are jobsite proven and feature industry-leading charge times.
Keys to Success
When you come onboard there will be a lot to learn. A good deal of your initial success will depend on your ability to shorten the learning curve. You’ll need to be dedicated to knowledge gain from learning our tools to your territory to company processes and procedures.By your sixth month in the role, we'll look to you to have already begun establishing strong working relationships with your accounts and end users, and to be consistently reaching -- or exceeding -- your monthly target numbers, which are very reasonable. To develop and sustain these relationships, you'll need to maintain a highly professional image, ongoing product knowledge, a dedication to service, and be driven to succeed. Our top reps have:
- An entrepreneurial spirit and strong work ethic
- Exceptional interpersonal and relationship building abilities
- A creative and innovative approach to the market and the skill to present customized solutions
- The ability to excel both independently and as part of a team
- Excellent planning and organizational skills
About Us
100 years ago, it all started with the motor. Makita Corporation was founded in 1915 as an electric motor sales and repair company. Today, as a global brand in over 40 countries, Makita is an innovation leader, manufacturing best-in-class products at 10 plants operating in 8 countries. The unmatched quality and durability of Makita products is driven by the company’s strong R&D capabilities, and have earned the trust of professional users worldwide. Every day, on job sites around the world, Makita delivers the power, performance and durability that professional users demand with products that are more compact, have less vibration and feel better.Believing that the motor is the heart of any power tool, we take great pride in our motor expertise. We spare no expense in producing the most powerful, efficient and best performing motors available for each tool, carefully selecting only the best quality raw materials, employing the most advanced manufacturing equipment in the world, and using the most stringent manufacturing processes and quality control in the industry. To make certain that our quality standards are upheld, constant testing is performed during machining and assembly processes, including a final run-test under power before leaving the factory to ensure optimum performance.
Our success comes not only from producing top quality tools, but also from our unparalleled customer service. From our customer service representatives to our extensive sales team to our R&D group, we are dedicated to delivering complete customer satisfaction. Makita USA is headquartered in La Mirada, California.