Wavetronix, the global leader in radar based vehicle detection technologies, is seeking a full-time Regional Sales Representative in the Virginia area. Primary tasks include identifying market opportunities, developing relationships with industry contacts, and increasing the company’s revenue through direct sales to customers.
The ideal candidate will have some prior direct technical-sales experience and the ability to travel the territory as required. This candidate will also have prior success working with a team and have some experience in the Traffic industry. Although industry experience is preferred, a talented sales person with a strong technical aptitude should consider applying. This challenging position will be fundamental to Wavetronix’ long-term growth strategy.
Qualifications and Responsibilities
- Bachelors Degree preferred
- Able to lift 50 lbs and stand for a minimum of 4 hours a day
- Ability to travel up to 75% of the time with overnight stays required
- Valid Drivers License with no restrictions
- Ability to work nonstandard work hours
- Able to use Microsoft products including Microsoft CRM
- Provide Wavetronix product demonstrations
- Negotiating with the customers to close deals within the discounting processes
- Providing opportunity feedback to the team/inside sales coordinator
- Following up on leads and opportunities
- Updating CRM opportunities
- Assisting with the quotation process
- Supporting other team members in the application of their roles
- Representing Wavetronix at local and regional trade shows
- Industry experience is a plus
A successful Regional Sales Representative will accomplish the following:
First 90 Days
- Successfully complete on-boarding and additional training.
- Obtain and increase industry knowledge (in ITS and Traffic Detection).
- Learn how to use Wavetronix’ products to solve difficult traffic problems involving detection (both at intersections and on highways) and the use of traffic information derived from detection.
- Attend customer meetings with other Regional Sales Representatives.
Within 1 Year
- Prepare product overviews and learn demonstration skills.
- Attend trade shows and professional meetings.
- Establish and develop relationships of trust with customers throughout the region, learn and understand those customers’ business and traffic problems, and recommend specific Wavetronix products and applications that will solve those problems.
- Successfully assimilate with their team in accomplishing goals.
- As a key member of the team, generate repeat loyal sales that meet or exceed annual targets. This includes providing product and technical information in a timely manner; preparing and providing technical, pricing, and delivery information; negotiating agreements within the guidelines for profitability; and timely responding to customer concerns and warranty claims.
- Develop and maintain a complete understanding of competitors, including sales teams, product offerings, and pricing.
- Enroll in and actively participate in Wavetronix continuing education programs for personal and professional development.
Beyond Year 1
- Manage and expand the customer base in the region
- Identify requirements for the region necessary to respond to customer demands and grow the marketplace.
- Prepare aggressive sales budgets and product forecasts for the region, with a plan to meet or exceed those forecasts.
- Achieve alignment and growth with company programs.
About Wavetronix
Wavetronix' purpose is to enable rewarding careers and foster personal development. Today, we meet that purpose by creating innovative technologies that make the world's roads safer and more efficient. Our core values include putting people first and embracing a growth mindset. We lead with insight and innovation; seek out, embrace, and solve difficult challenges; and strive to change the way our customers approach their problems. As a result, we have enjoyed strong growth over the last 21 years. We continue to invest in long-term growth, creating even more opportunities. We work in teams, so we look for people who are humble, hungry and smart (you might want to ask us what that means).
If you share our values and have the education and experience to help us create the most talented work force in the traffic industry, we encourage you to apply.
Wavetronix is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer.