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Careers in Hardwood

Outside Sales Representative

Position Description

Cooper Machine is a manufacturer and sales company specializing in the wood products machinery industry for over 59 years. We specialize in Scraggs and are a well-known name brand in the industry.

The successful candidate will have the following responsibilities (among others):

– Become an expert on all equipment offered by Cooper Machine and be able to recommend appropriate equipment based on customer’s needs

– Develop and maintain quality relationships with existing customers

– Establish contact with potential customers

– Schedule and visit sawmills and cooperages with potential customers and at our plant, when needed

– Answer questions from customers about product and service benefits

– Recommend appropriate equipment for the needs of the customer

– Respond to email inquiries

– Attend industry trade shows to identify potential sales leads and make meaningful contact with existing customers

– Follow industry trends to identify new opportunities for potential sales

– Keep the CRM (Pipedrive) updated with current customer contact information and notes

– Generate quotes on Jobboss2 ERP or word

– Generate and submit sales reports to management

-Ability to travel (expect up to 25% per year)

Skills & Experience Required

- 3+ years of industry knowledge

- 1+ year of experience with Microsoft Word and Outlook-Excellent written and verbal communication skills to listen to customers’ needs and be able to communicate our equipment and services to them effectively

- Be a self-starter and organized

- Be a people person and have the desire and ability to build relationships with customers

- Be goal driven

Salary & Benefits

Salary is based upon experience. This is a performance based position with base salary + commission.

Cooper Machine is a drug-free workplace and a drug screen will be required prior to employment.

Benefits Available:

· 401(k)/Profit Sharing

· Dental insurance

· Health insurance

· Paid time off

· Vision insurance

· ST/LT Disability

· Aflac

How To Apply

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