Commercial Sales Representative
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The role involves providing sales and service support for all Simrad Fisheries products, which are primarily targeted at the commercial fisheries, sportfishing, and academic markets.
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The East Coast commercial market spans from Maine to Virginia, with dealers/resellers responsible for selling and servicing Simrad products. This position will also support the sportfishing market as required.
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Key Responsibilities Include:
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1. Maintaining and expanding the dealer network in the region
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2. Providing consistent sales training on both new and established products
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3. Establishing contacts within the commercial fishing and academic markets
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4. Familiarizing dealers/resellers/customers with all aspects of the product's capabilities
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5. Acting as the first responder to product issues on vessels
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6. Developing and maintaining knowledge of customer base, key potential customers and stakeholders, and competitive advantages
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7. Completing any other tasks associated with Kongsberg Discovery activities as deemed appropriate
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8. Attending trade shows and conferences
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9. Basic understanding of electrical systems and hydro acoustic principles and applications
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10. Competence with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
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11. High level of comfort with PCs, including Windows OS, serial and ethernet interfacing, and moderate troubleshooting
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12. Traveling throughout the territory for periods generally not exceeding 10 days
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13. Going to sea for periods up to 5 days
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14. International travel for training and conferences
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15. Willingness to work remotely in the East Coast area
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16. Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and meet deadlines
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17. Understanding of commercial and academic fisheries sales markets
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18. Personable approach to a wide variety of customer personalities and attitudes
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19. Ability to communicate and train groups and individuals in various environments
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20. Comfort level on commercial fishing vessels as well as high-end sport fishing vessels
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21. Knowledge of commercial and sport fishing terminology and techniques is beneficial
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22. Fully subsidized health & welfare benefits for employee (discounted costs for family members) with an option of a high deductible plan that includes an annual employer contribution towards your health savings account
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23. Fully subsidized dental and vision coverage
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24. Position eligible for Sales Incentive Bonus Plan
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25. Up to 5% employer match on 401(k) contributions
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26. Flexibility with Paid Time Off
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27. Safe and collaborative culture
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28. Professional and personal development and career opportunities
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29. We offer the possibility to work with sustainable and exciting solutions for the future
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