Essential Functions
- Develop and execute a territory sales plan to grow revenue, market share, and customer relationships across core and target accounts
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities, with a strong focus on mining and industrial customers
- Make daily customer visits and sales calls to understand needs, identify opportunities, take orders, and promote products and solutions
- Build strong relationships with mine-level personnel, purchasing teams, maintenance teams, and other key decision-makers
- Recommend industrial products and solutions that improve customer productivity, safety, reliability, and efficiency
- Partner with branch managers, inside sales, and technical resources to maximize customer opportunities
- Promote new products, services, and value-added solutions to existing and prospective customers
- Monitor customer needs, market trends, and competitive activity to identify opportunities for growth
Experience, Education and Skills
- HS diploma or GED required; bachelor's degree in business, marketing, sales or related is preferred
- 1+ years of industrial outside sales experience is required
- Mining industry sales experience is highly preferred
- Proven track record of sales growth and business development
- Experience selling hydraulic hose and fittings, industrial hose, safety products, gas detection, breathing apparatus, MRO, lubricants, filtration, electrical products, wire and cable, or communication products is preferred
- Strong prospecting, relationship-building, and communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to effectively use CRM systems
- Must have a valid driver's license
- Willingness to travel throughout the territory; overnight travel may be required
Why United Central?
- Industry-competitive compensation plan
- Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Strong product and technical support to help you succeed in the field
- A collaborative team environment that supports personal growth and career development