Outside Sale Representative - Northern Indiana

About the role

MES Life Safety is seeking an Outside Sales Representative in northern Indiana covering the following counties: All the counties that border Michigan and lower counties as well. You will play a crucial role in driving our success while enjoying the opportunity for professional growth within our organization!

Responsibilities

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with clients through effective follow-up and engagement.
• Conduct product demonstrations to showcase features and benefits to potential clients.
• Engage in direct sales activities, including cold calling and lead generation, to expand the customer base.
• Manage assigned territory effectively, ensuring consistent follow-up with leads and existing customers.
• Analyze market trends and customer feedback to adapt sales strategies accordingly.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with retail partners and clients to foster loyalty and repeat business.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop promotional materials that support sales initiatives.
• Provide exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.

Requirements

• Proven experience in outside sales/direct sales, preferably in the Fire industry.
• Strong skills in lead generation and territory management.
• Ability to conduct engaging product demos that effectively communicate value propositions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a knack for building rapport with clients.
• Proficient in analyzing data to inform sales strategies and decision-making processes.
• Self-motivated with a results-oriented mindset, capable of working independently as well as part of a team.
• Familiarity with CRM software is a plus but not required.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay Rate (Salary plus Commission!)
• Company Vehicle Program
• MES Paid training/Certification program
• 401(k) with company matching
• Paid Holidays Annually
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Disability insurance (short and long term)
• Flexible spending & Health saving accounts
• Life insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)