Outside Sales Manager

Position Summary :

This position is for an individual that is motivated by the desire to see themselves, their company and their customers succeed as partners. You will be supported by and work closely with Inside Sales, Estimators and Applications Engineering to create accurate and timely project proposals.

Daily activities will involve :

• Creating new sales opportunities with new and existing customers
• Contacting new customers that have made an inquiry via our website
• Acting as the primary point of contact for new RFQs and project inquiries
• Meeting with customers on-site at their facilities to get a first-hand understanding of project requirements
• Taking field measurements and collecting other technical data onsite
• Reading and understanding technical specifications, drawings and terms & conditions
• Making sketches to communicate concepts or basic intentions before Inside Sales creates formal drawings
• Communicating risks associated with individual customers, terms, specifications or projects to management
• Working with Applications and other departments that support Sales in developing solutions
• Contacting suppliers to help Inside Sales locate and price component parts or buyout  equipment that will be integrated into each project
• Reviewing formal quotes for accuracy prior to sending to customers
• Tracking quotes and performing follow-ups
• Clearly communicating current lead times and delivery expectations to customers throughout the quoting process and prior to accepting a PO
• Ensure that each project is as clean as possible before accepting PO to avoid delays in approvals, engineering and manufacturing which will help maintain job profitability

Basic Requirements :

project  management or related experience