This is a National Account Sales Manager- Terberg Taylor position with a company in Louisville, MS.

　　Summary: This position is to represent designated Terberg Taylor product lines in an assigned territory; to meet or exceed the sales volume objective; to achieve an acceptable profit margin; and to create and maintain a favorable corporate image. This position reports to the General Sales Manager and VP of Terberg Taylor Americas and has full accountability in his/her respective territory for meeting the sales quota and other goals assigned by the General Sales Manager. He/she is limited in accountability only by company policies and guidelines in the performance of these duties. The incumbent may be called upon to make recommendations to sales policies such as commission structures, pricing, discount, etc. by the Sales Management Group. The incumbent promotes and develops the territory as he/she sees fit, arranging own itinerary and appointment schedule while keeping the General Sales Manager informed of location, activity, and progress. The incumbent develops a personal relationship with the customer, analyzes their needs, and convinces the customer of the superiority of Terberg Taylor equipment. The Sales Manager keeps the necessary records and submits the necessary information for the processing of sales orders. He/she assists in arranging financial terms and reconciles accounts, if necessary. This induvial works closely with field service personnel in their maintenance and repair activities in the assigned territory. The incumbent calls upon the Manager of Used Equipment to determine trade-in values and may request Engineering assistance on special applications or modifications. The Sales Manager communicates information on market potential, competitive strength, new products, and general needs in the field to Sales Management. He/she contributes data for forecasts -- short-term and long-range. This individual helps to recruit and train new salespeople as requested by the General Sales Manager. The National Account Sales Manager must be thoroughly knowledgeable of the Terberg Taylor product line and its applicable, as well as the pricing structure and how it relates to the general market conditions. He/she must be fully competent in sales techniques, which require intimate knowledge of competitive equipment and insight into overall material-handling problems and needs. A natural ability to communicate and considerable experience in the industry are prerequisites for this position.

　　Responsibilities: Conducts effective sales effort, operating under existing company policies. Recommends Sales policies as requested. Initiates sales order. Cooperates with sales personnel to process. Keeps record of activity. Submits reports as requested. Contributes to corporate promotion activities. Attends trade shows; furnishes field research data; serves as public relations representative. Cooperates with other departments of Terberg Taylor correlate customer needs with company service. Keeps informed on Terberg Taylor and competitive equipment. Maintains excellent personal and corporate image.

　　Qualifications: Competent in sales techniques and an intimate knowledge of competitive equipment to include material handling problems and needs. Excellent communication skills and presentable appearance a must. Must be able to travel his territory on an almost daily basis. Computer literacy and attention to detail required. Degree in marketing preferred or eight years' experience selling, preferably in the material handling industry. Experience with Terberg Taylor products would be preferable.

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