Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve sales growth and new product introductions.
Effectively document and report back on customer requirements and information obtained during meetings with customers.
Introduce new Hitachi products and develop sales plans.
Grow and maintain relationships at the management and executive levels that are of strategic importance to the company.
Represent the company to the customer and vice versa.
Attend account meetings where you will provide information on technology and present/demonstrate how the technology will meet their customer’s needs.
Within HTA, coordinate and drive the necessary communication and actions to secure sales and/or solve all customer-related difficulties.
Accurately forecast and achieve budget objectives.
Exhibit leadership by projecting a positive attitude to all employees and customers.
Portray professionalism and pride in appearance while conforming to policy.
Comply and adhere to company policies.
Utilize SalesForce.com daily by keeping records of accounts, calls, quotes, leads, and expense reports in a timely manner.
Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION, LICENSES, and/or CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree in Business or related Scientific field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
US Citizenship required due to customer contract regulations.
Must have and retain valid driver’s license in resident state and must be insurable by our insurance company.
EXPERIENCE and TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Five (5) years’ experience in the analytical science/chemistry or material analysis is preferred
Experience in sales and account management.
Knowledge utilizing common work and sales tools, i.e., Salesforce.com, PowerPoint, MS Office Suite, Shared Calendar.
Demonstrated experience in large account management, including experience growing the business and experience with problem solving.
Up to 75% domestic and international travel (approximately 50% travel on average).
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS / SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge of principles and methods for promoting and selling capital equipment products. This includes marketing strategy, sales techniques, and sales database systems.