Industrial Sales Associate

About Midwest Industrial Rubber (MIR) :

We are an industrial sales and customization company specializing in lightweight conveyor belting and related MRO products.

With 26 locations across the U.S., MIR is proud of our four-decade track record in providing local service and continuous improvement solutions to our nationally recognized customers.

Our partnerships with world-class manufacturers gives MIR the latitude to provide the best solution for any customer application.

What Sets Us Apart :

Now part of the AMMEGA Group - a global company located in 40 countries. MIR offers many paths for professional and personal growth.

Our extensive sales training program will provide a foundation for your continued development as a sales professional. Our team's open-ended commission programs allow individuals to match their income to their drive and success.

What You Will Bring to the Team :

We measure our success by our values - Customer Centricity, People Focus, Entrepreneurship, Agility, and Responsibility. We are seeking a like-minded individual who also appreciates the importance of building relationships and is motivated to shape their career with us.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities :

Participate in a 12 - 18 month rotational program to gain an understanding of the MIRbusiness :

o Complete in-house training (production training and inside sales training).

• Sell conveyor belting and industrial rubber products at customers' places of business.
• Travel throughout assigned territory to call on regular and prospective customers to develop business.
• Display and / or demonstrate product using samples or catalogs.
• Prepare surveys of customers' equipment and product needs.
• Quote prices and prepare sales contracts for business obtained.
• Work with inside sales representatives and other support staff to keep account activities up-to-date.
• Compile lists of prospective customers for use as sales leads, based on information from a variety of sources.
• Provide date of delivery estimates to customer.
• Investigate and resolve customer problems with deliveries.
• Develop and maintain relationships with purchasing contacts.
• Responsible for all customer-related tasks (not specifically assigned to the production manager, office manager, inside sales or branch manager).
• Responsible for timely submission of necessary information for National Account reporting purposes.
• Must be able to relocate after training period. MIR provides a relocation allowance. Relocation depends on current job openings at that time.

Requirements :

• Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred.
• Valid driver'slicense.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills - must have the ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to supervisors, coworkers, customers, and vendors.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to lift heavy-weight materials over 50 pounds (primarily during initial training).
• Occasional bending, stooping, upper body & arm rotation; frequent pushing, pulling, sitting, standing, reaching, and some climbing may take place (primarily during initial training).

Benefits :

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage starts day one.
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability : MIR pays 100% of the cost for short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• 401k with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid time off.
• Uncapped commissions after training.
• Company cell phone, laptop, credit card, and monthly car allowance offered.

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties. You will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organization and the overall business objectives of the organization.