Attain set outbound call activity in conjunction with expectations of the Inside Sales organization
Responds to inbound customer inquiries and warm leads to provide solutions to end user
Develop strategic approaches with the business area to attain sales quota, sales quality and sales productivity metrics
Establishes and maintains customer contacts and relationships.
Understands the customer’s business and applications to influence key decision makers
Manage and analyze customer data, perform market and competition analysis
Proficient in identifying market trends and account needs reacting to market activity and reach favorable sales goals
Maintain and update a working Sales Plan with strategies and tactics to achieve annual sales forecast
Drive campaigns created from division Marketers to grow new product sales and overall territory growth
Introduces new products, and communicates promotions and value to relevant customers and prospects
Demonstrates a proficient level of procedural and technical product knowledge to identify products that meet customer needs
Works with Industrial Distribution when appropriate to grow collective account base
Shares best practices with the team to promote a positive team environment
Requirements
Bachelor’s or associate degree or equivalent experience
Minimum of one (1) year of combined experience in sales and/or customer service is required
Very good knowledge English
Advanced knowledge of one of the following languages: German, Italian, French, or Spanish
CRM experience/pipeline management
Strong active listening skills
Experience in selling through distribution channels
Experience in selling into end user companies
Three (3) years Inside sales or field sales experience highly desirable
Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills
Ability to work in a high volume, rapidly changing environment
Ability to work in a team environment and willing to collaborate and compromise, including team leadership
Strong organizational skills with the ability to stay focused on tasks
Good interpersonal skills
Benefits
Safety is a core value at 3M
All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.