Product Design Manager jobs in Rockford, IL

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Responsible for achieving sales quotas in the assigned geographical region for the represented product line(s)

Responsibilities

· Cultivating and managing new and existing customer relationships via telephone, email or face-to-face visits

· Manage all sales actives in a timely manner

· Development of new business opportunities to increase sales revenues

· Stay current on business-related trends, advances, improvements and changes that could have an impact on the business sales plan

· Assist in the development of an overall sales and marketing strategy for the assigned product line(s)

· Meet assigned targets for profitable sales growth for assigned region

· Establish productive, professional relationships with key personnel in assigned customer accounts

· Non-standard working hours and out of town/country travel may be required to effectively cover assigned region

· Attend industry related technical events and trade shows

· Follow all procedures and work instructions with in our IMS system related to this job description

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

· 3-5 years of sales/account management experience required

· Bachelor’s Degree in communications, business or related fields preferred

· Demonstrated sales accomplishments in a Manufacturing or Capital Equipment/project environment preferred

· Technical understanding of product line(s) being represented

· Knowledge of the practical application and the implementation of the product line(s), as well as general industry experience

· Be able to estimate projects and coordinate bidding activities in conjunction with engineering, manufacturing and purchasing to ensure accurate scope definition and project pricing

· Be able to negotiate project pricing and long term strategic partnerships with customers and suppliers

· Experience in a business-to-business, large/strategic customer segment

· Proven ability to grow sales through prospecting and new account development

· Strong communication skills both verbally and written

· Must be a self-starter, highly motivated and organized

Experience in the following programs/processes is required

· Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

· Adobe Reader and/or Acrobat

Experience in the following programs/processes is not required, but a plus

· Epicor Software

· Salesforce/ CRM systems

· Microsoft OneNote

· Microsoft SharePoint

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Commission pay

Experience level:

• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• Travel

Application Question(s):

• This position has a salary range of $60-$70k per year plus commissions. Does this match your desired salary range?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Capital Equipment Sales: 3 years (Preferred)
• Manufacturing: 3 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Caledonia, IL 61011 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Caledonia, IL 61011: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person