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Territory Sales Representative, Construction

MS - Jackson

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Make Your Mark in a Well Established Territory with a Strong Dealer Network & Plenty of Opportunities for Expansion

Interact with end-users & sell a premier brand through distributors.

This role offers you the opportunity to leverage your outside sales skills and ambition to take ownership of a prime territory, including a good deal of Mississippi and Texarkana. On a daily basis, you will serve a diverse range of customers, from distributors to executives to construction job site personnel, in order to support and expand a strong book of existing business.

As Territory Sales Representative specializing in Makita U.S.A. construction tools, products, and applications, you will work from your home office, ideally located in the Jackson, MS area, and be responsible for developing and executing a strategic sales plan that will maximize your efforts as you primarily call on current accounts but also prospect for new customers. Quick question for you - click here

If you’re a self-motivated, high-energy professional ready to take your career to the next level by joining an employer of choice and selling a globally recognized brand, this role could be your perfect fit. While you can make a good living and be successful in this territory for years to come, if you prove yourself and wish to continue growing your career, you'll find ample opportunity for advancement within Makita U.S.A.

Makita is a worldwide leader in the professional power tool industry. Over the past 100 years we've built a reputation for using the finest raw materials, the most advanced manufacturing equipment, and the most rigorous quality testing in the industry. Headquartered in La Mirada, CA, Makita U.S.A, with offices in Chicago, Illinois and Buford, Georgia, has been bringing Makita's best-in-class engineering advantage to professional power tool users in America since 1970.

Pictured: The tools in this four-piece combo kit take advantage of an advanced LXT lithium-on battery; the 30-Minute Rapid Optimum Charger communicates with the battery's built-in chip throughout the charging process to optimize battery life.

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+ years of territory management experience Quick question for you - click here; we will also consider a proven rock star with less experience
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 construction and/or industrial 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 ability a plus, Spanish preferred
Ability to travel overnight 1 to 2 nights per week

In addition to your technical skills, you will have:

Ability to build relationships to gain customer loyalty and penetrate accounts within the market
Strong customer service skills with an ability to successfully cold call new and potential customers
Strong self-motivation with the ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment
Organizational sales skills in above areas including formal presentations to distributors
Excellent communications skills in person, over the phone, and in writing
Exceptional organizational skills

This is a Jackson-based, home-office role covering a territory including most of Mississippi (excluding the Memphis area) west to Texarkana. You will often be out in the field so will need a valid driver's license, safe driving record and to have reached the age of 21 to drive a company car. Quick question for you - click here

The Role

Opportunity snapshot
Reporting to the District Sales Manager, Southeast, 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 Makita's 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.

Role execution
Upon joining us, you’ll train with the District Sales Manager as well as others in the District, take a product course to get up to speed with our tools, learn our internal systems and begin developing a strategic sales plan. You'll market to end users, traveling to and calling on large construction companies and local job sites to develop partnerships with the people who actually use our tools, as you also develop strong relationships with dealers. By educating end users and encouraging them to make requests to their local dealers, you can effectively create demand for our products and indirectly convince your dealer accounts to increase their Makita product offering, further supporting your sales goals. Sales cycles are a little longer than is typical in construction sales, but you have the ability to work all sides of the process to move it forward and gain a higher level of success.

Territory
This is a solid territory with an established distributor network. You will spend approximately 75% or more of your time supporting existing distributors and the remaining 25% concentrating on new business development. You will be tasked with a reasonable target for new growth, which can be obtained through current account expansion, increased success with end user pull-through or bringing in new dealers/distributors. The lion's share of the existing business is in Jackson, but you may also travel to Biloxi MS, Shreveport LA, and other areas within your territory, typically one but sometimes two nights per week, depending on demand.

To meet your responsibilities, 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 on, 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 maintain and build business. Excel and you could position yourself for a variety of managerial roles and ongoing growth within the organization.

Aggressive growth initiative: Makita U.S.A. is undergoing tremendous growth which is leading to new districts and new positions. In fact, we expect to double in size by the year 2022. Growth = opportunity for proven performers.

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. Benefits include a company car; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; a 401(k); expense reimbursement plans; paid-time-off; 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.