at nVent Management Company in Centralia, Illinois, United States
Job Description
We're looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success - and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.
WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:
Responsible for achievement of our Non-Metallic enclosures sales quota in the East US (all states east of the Mississippi River) + Canada including both direct and through distribution sales
Ensures the electrical distribution channel is trained on how to sell Non-Metallic products
Analyze and supervise activities of competitors on Non-Metallic products attending trade shows and collecting data from the field
Partner with category team to identify new product categories/markets to drive new business
Provide reporting, and forecasting for business planning purposes
Maintain relationships with customers and distributors to understand their requirements and develop appropriate solutions to meet their needs. This will include handling sophisticated accounts with multiple collaborators and at potentially multiple locations
Develop and implement a sales strategy that focuses on the channel, end-users, and installers that enables territory management and sales growth
Continuously scan for prospects with current or new customers to achieve new sales, expand offerings within the account, and populate the account pipeline consistently and on a timely basis
Provide continual updates via CRM on the account and conversion status of target accounts
Provide extensive product and solutions training for customers and distributors
Respond to customer questions and provide follow-up to ensure resolution
Understand current market relationships and partnerships with customers and distributors and maintain knowledge of competitors' activities throughout assigned territory
Demonstrate high team engagement and alignment to the nVent values
YOU HAVE:
University degree preferred, but not needed
Ideally 5+ years of direct OEM outside sales experience in the electrical, commercial, or industrial market; preferably selling through a channel model
Ability to work from a home office and travel 40-60% of the time, on average in the US (all states east of the Mississippi River + Canada) We are open to a home office anywhere in the US sales territory and will only be making 1 hire*
Experience selling into marine, solar, outdoor, industrial, and contractor markets is helpful but not a must-have
Experience working with Salesforce.com or a similar CRM program
Ability to sell to multiple types of customers, including distributors, consultants, engineers, end users, OEMs, MROs, and contractors
Demonstrates partnerships in a team environment to drive the strategic plan. Consistently demonstrates alignment to interpersonal strategy to advance opportunities.
Ability to define and quantify opportunities through customer research
WE HAVE:
A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day
At nVent, we believe safer systems ensure a more secure world. We connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high-performance products and solutions for mission-critical equipment, buildings and essential processes. Our solutions are helping build a more sustainable and electrified world.
We are a $3.3B company with a dedicated team of more than 11,000 employees around the globe. Our comprehensive portfolio of enclosures, electrical and fastening, and thermal management solutions dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, RAYCHEM and SCHROFF.
Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work
We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide
Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money
Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We're known for being:
Innovative & adaptable
Dedicated to absolute integrity
Focused on the customer first
Respectful and team oriented
Optimistic and energizing
Accountable for performance
Benefits to support the lives of our employees
At nVent, we connect and protect our... For full info follow application link.
At nVent, we are committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, federal, state or local law.
