Ziegler

TerritoryManager

$169–169k Fort Dodge, Iowa, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Territory Manager at Ziegler. Skills: sales, customer relationship management. developing and maintaining relationships with customers in the assigned territory. representing the Caterpillar product line, providing information on products, prices, availability, product uses and credit terms”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Resolves customer issues both within and out of the direct sales process

Eligibility Requirements

Up to 10% travel, Standing, walking, using hands, talking, hearing, Working Conditions may be indoor and/or outdoor. Noise level may be moderate at times.

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

High School diploma or GED, 2+ years of successful sales experience selling heavy equipment or working with related equipment required, mechanical aptitude, Excellent communication skills – written and verbal, Personal characteristics: self-motivated, committed/dependable, conflict management, customer focus, sociable, team player, Clean driving record

Nice to Have

4-year degree in business or construction-related field preferred

What You'll Do.

developing and maintaining relationships with customers in the assigned territory

representing the Caterpillar product line

providing information on products

product uses and credit terms

functioning as the first point of contact for the customer

staying current on all products and technology in order to sell equipment

provide demonstrations

and help develop state of the art solutions for customers

maintaining customer records and tracks opportunities in sales link

to include sales leads

preparing accurate and timely quotes for customers on new and used equipment

tracking and maintaining availability listings for equipment

preparing sales contracts for obtained orders and submits those orders for processing

developing a territory coverage plan including budget

competitive analysis and forecasting

managing customer equipment issues and questions by researching and providing customers with recommendations

evaluating sales deals from a comprehensive dealership perspective

meeting and responding to the needs of assigned customers in a professional and timely manner

maintaining a proficient level of mechanical aptitude and understanding of products and services

preparing customer quotes for the rent

lease or sale of a machine for the sale of a machine

identifying prospective customers by using business directories

following leads from existing clients

participating in organizations and clubs

and attending trade shows and conferences

answering customers' questions about products

emphasizing product features based on analyses of customers' needs

and on technical knowledge of product capabilities

completing machine inspections and documenting potential issues

resolving customer issues both within and out of the direct sales process

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborates with various departments and groups during the sales process, encouraging team selling; Works closely with CSRs and Branch personnel to ensure customer satisfaction and resolve issues; Works in a cooperative manner with team and superiors

Communication Scope

Excellent communication skills – written and verbal

Process & Methodology

developing a territory coverage plan including budget, competitive analysis and forecasting

Full Job Description

Ziegler currently has an opening for a Territory Manager. This position is responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with customers in the assigned territory. The Territory Manager represents the Caterpillar product line, providing information on products, prices, availability, product uses and credit terms. This position functions as the first point of contact for the customer and therefore must stay current on all products and technology in order to sell equipment, provide demonstrations, and help develop state of the art solutions for customers. ### **Responsibilities:** * Maintains customer records and tracks opportunities in sales link, to include sales leads, sales and lost sales * Prepares accurate and timely quotes for customers on new and used equipment * Tracks and maintains availability listings for equipment * Prepares sales contracts for obtained orders and submits those orders for processing * Develops a territory coverage plan including budget, competitive analysis and forecasting * Manages customer equipment issues and questions by researching and providing customers with recommendations * Collaborates with various departments and groups during the sales process, encouraging team selling * Evaluates sales deals from a comprehensive dealership perspective * Works closely with CSRs and Branch personnel to ensure customer satisfaction and resolve issues * Meets and responds to the needs of assigned customers in a professional and timely manner * Maintains a proficient level of mechanical aptitude and understanding of products and services * Prepares customer quotes for the rent, lease or sale of a machine for the sale of a machine * Identifies prospective customers by using business directories, following leads from existing clients, participating in organizations and clubs, and attending trade shows and conferences * Answers customers' questions about products, prices, availability, product uses, and credit terms * Emphasizes product fea

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