Sales Representative - Memphis, TN

Job description

2869467
Career Level

Experienced
Relocation Assistance

Yes
Business

GE Power
Business Segment

Power Water & Process Technologies
Function

Sales
Country

United States
U.S. State, China or Canada Provinces

Tennessee
Role Summary/Purpose

GE Water has an immediate opening for a Sales Representative in the Memphis, TN area. In this entry-level role, you will be responsible for assigned sales activities under supervision of experienced sales professionals for a defined set of existing and new account base within a specific geographical area.

Essential Responsibilities

As the Sales Representative - Memphis, TN, you will work within defined parameters to make decisions, apply concepts to issues of moderate complexity, and resolve issues through immediate action or short-term planning.

As the Sales Representative - Memphis, TN, you will:
• Be responsible for defined set of existing and new customers while performing customer service and account maintenance duties
• Assist with preparation of sales calls which would include research, proposals/contracts, summaries of sales activities and follow-up
• Assist with generating new sales by accompanying experience sales representatives on calls to learn the business and sales approach of the organization
• Participate in gathering water samples on site and analyzes results to provide recommendations to improve quality of treatment
• Serve as a knowledge resources to customers using GE technology to solve identified water treatment needs
• Partner cross-functionally within organization to optimize our solutions offering
• Support team in meeting sales targets and is responsible for specified team goals and objectives
• Learn and maintain awareness of all safety and environmental practices
• Work with current customers and prospects to meet desired sales and service needs
• Build customer relationships and communicate at all levels
• Actively participate in community events with the customer

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering ( Chemical, Industrial, Petroleum, Petrochemical or Mechanical), Biology or Chemistry or similar field
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability and willingness to travel within territory as business requires

• Overnight travel may be occasionally required

Desired Characteristics

• Minimum of 2 years experience in the water treatment field
• Ability to effectively manage time and budget or expense parameters
• Solid communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Demonstrated computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Strong presentation skills
• Strong creative problem solving skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Sound interpersonal and leadership skills
• Strong customer mindset
• Ability to communicate at all levels of the organization

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About Us

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GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is anEqual Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.