Outside Sales Representative - Hersey Meters
Hersey Meters (Sacramento, California)

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Outside Sales Representative – Hersey Meters

Northern California Sales Territory

Hersey Meters, a division of Mueller Water Products and a leading manufacturer of water meters, has an immediate opening for an Outside Sales Representative in the Company’s Northern California sales territory. This territory will encompass the majority of California, from the Oregon border south to the Fresno area.

This exempt-level sales position has direct territory sales responsibility in the assigned territory. Primary sales are directed toward established distributors and government municipalities within the territory. Working under the direction of the District Sales Manager, the Outside Sales Representative is provided the opportunity to learn or expand upon his/her knowledge of the water meter industry and sales knowledge/strategies, all while earning a competitive base salary plus commissions! Company car and full benefit offerings make for a well-rounded total package for the right individual.

Duties will include, but not be limited to, the following:

· Call on end product users, distributors, and municipalities to promote new and existing product lines and develop favorable specification position.

· Provide complete service to distributors and municipalities including: quotations, product training, technical and literary support, product complaint, inventory maintenance, and delivery issues.

· Perform product training for end users and distributors to promote advantages of Hersey product and enhance specification position.

· Develop cooperative relationships with key distributors and end user personnel to enhance product demand.

· Establish sales goals and specification objectives to meet company sales budget.

· Identify significant bid opportunities and provide complete project information, including price strategy.

· Provide after sale service support, including warranty and claims management.

· Actively participate in trade organizations to promote Hersey Meters products.

· Continuously update end users database for territory.

· Provide National Sales Manager with monthly sales forecast and market overview.

Required Qualifications:

· A minimum of two (2) years outside sales experience with demonstrated success.

· Valid driver’s license with a clear motor vehicle report (MVR).

· Ability to cover large geographical sales territory.

· Mechanical aptitude.

· Intermediate computer experience with particular proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint programs.

· High level of outgoing interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.

· Comfortable with public speaking engagements and the ability to deliver presentations to large (30+) groups of customers and other external contacts. Have ability to stand and give presentations for extended periods of time.

· Must be able to lift in excess of 40 lbs. to maneuver products during demonstrations.

Desired Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a business, engineering, or communications-related field.

· Previous work/sales experience in the water meter industry or related field (construction, piping, etc.).

Applicants not meeting the “Required Qualifications” above will not be considered for this position. Hersey Meters encourages only those applicants with a strong match to the items listed above to apply.

This position is salaried exempt and does not qualify for overtime pay.

Individuals interested in this position should apply through Monster.com. All individuals must apply through Monster.com prior to being considered for this opening. Resumes mailed, faxed, or dropped off will not be reviewed.

Resumes will be accepted until June 6, 2008 or when the position is filled, whichever occurs first. Resumes will be reviewed beginning April 7 and will continue to be reviewed until the successful applicant is chosen.

Hersey Meters will contact desired applicants to proceed in the hiring process. Please do not contact Hersey Meters regarding the status of your application.

Additional company information can be found at www.herseymeters.com.

Hersey Meters offers an excellent salary and benefits package. Current benefit offerings include: medical and dental insurance, 401K plan with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan program, short-term disability benefits, vacation, tuition reimbursement program, company-provided life insurance, long-term disability and supplement insurance at group rates, and much more.

Hersey Meters is an Equal Opportunity Employer.