Auburn, Washington
Sales Representative I Job Opening in Auburn, Washington - Wesco Aircraft is the world?s leading distributor and provider of comprehensive supply chain management services to the global aerospace industry, based on annual sales. Our services range from traditional distribution to the management of supplier relationships, quality assurance, kitting, just-in-time delivery and point-of-use inventory management. We offer one of the world?s broadest portfolios of aerospace products, including C-class hardware, chemical and electrical and comprised of more than 550,000 active stock-keeping units. Wesco Aircraft has more than 2,700 employees across 57 locations globally with net sales of $1.5 billion in 2016.
SUMMARY:
The Sales Representative I is accountable for pursuing knowledge and understanding of Wesco?s products, sales philosophy and practice, with the goal of becoming a primary point of contact for customer inside sales coverage; and applying sales initiatives, policies and programs in support of business plans and strategic objectives, necessary to meet annual department and individual goals. The Sale Representative I will be responsible for providing support and assistance to outside sales, internal sales, operations, purchasing, quality and finance personnel, as requested.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Learn, understand and incorporate Wesco philosophy, value and vision, and Sale initiatives and policies in all behavior, practice and decisions
Gain a good understanding of Wesco's quality standards, product lines, pricing and delivery schedules
Work directly with customers on a regular basis, providing timely, appropriate and accurate responses to inquiries and requests
Maintain and develop new and existing Wesco customers through professional and appropriate sales methods
Source products when necessary based on Wesco?s best practices
Ensure adherence to customer approvals and quality requirements
Understand and follow export compliance requirements
Understand and utilize the internal data and information systems and Wesco Intranet to effectively perform job functions
Provide support and assistance to Sales Branches, Internal Sales, Corporate Sales, Operations, Purchasing, Quality, Finance and other departments as needed to resolve sales related efforts
Recognize when negotiation may produce sales opportunities and begin to develop effective negotiation skills
Participate in and practice continuous improvement and/or process improvement efforts
Receive supervision, guidance and training for Wesco systems, products, industry, vendors and operations
Attend regular and impromptu sales meetings and company-sponsored training and events, as required
Travel may be required
REQUIREMENTS:
High School Diploma or GED
College degree within the Marketing or Supply Chain fields, is preferred
12 months demonstrated or relevant work experience in sales, or sales administration, preferably within Aerospace
Proven ability to work well within a team environment to produce positive results
Demonstrated ability to persevere through completion of tasks
Proven ability to learn and obtain technical product details and ability to communicate requirement and specifications effectively
Strong verbal, written communication and presentation skills, with emphasis in Quality and Customer Service
Ability to interact professionally across all levels of the organization
Ability to obtain a technical acumen for reading and comprehending technical specifications and requirements
Ability to be detailed oriented and perform basic research
Excellent organizational and time-management skills
Excellent customer service skills with the ability to deal tactfully, confidently and ethically with both internal and external customers
Strong follow-through and perseverance to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Ability to learn and gain knowledge of the integrated database systems and report writing software; as well as Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word and Excel, as needed
Ability to travel is required
This position requires use of information which is subject to compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). To conform to U.S. Government export regulations/ITAR, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Wesco Aircraft is an Equal Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
WHY WESCO?
This is an exciting time to join Wesco Aircraft due to our expansion and increased market share within the aerospace industry. At Wesco Aircraft, we invest in our employees, meaning the opportunity for career progression and personal development is outstanding.
BENEFITS :
Wesco is proud to offer a broad range of benefits options. You can choose from a number of plans including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance and voluntary supplemental programs. All full-time employees are eligible for benefits coverage.
At Wesco Aircraft, we know that having the best employees provides us the competitive advantage and we are always searching for capable individuals. Apply online at:
Job Type: Full-time
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