Outside Sales Representative

About the role

We are searching for an Outside Sales Representative to join our growing operations. This position will cover the Lafayette territory and will be responsible for outside sales of CAT equipment management solutions for customers in a defined territory.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an ambitious and highly competitive sales professional for customer accounts in your defined territory
• Pursue, build, maximize and successfully close sales transactions for customers in the defined territory
• Become a subject matter expert on customer financing, licensing policies and procedures, warranty registrations, and invoicing
• Collaborate with your Sales Management / General Manager to establish sales goals on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis
• Achiet sales target goals by maximizing customers' loyalty and repeat business
• Provide detailed sales reports, continuous improvement recommendations, and customer invoices to Louisiana CAT Management

Requirements

• Required: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Sales or related field
• Required: Strong technical, mechanical, and business aptitude
• Required: Strong skills in Microsoft Office software including MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook

Preferred

• 2-3 years outside product sales experience
• Knowledge or experience using CRM (Customer Relations Management) software such as Salesforce.com
• Knowledge of Caterpillar product lines is strongly desired; other Heavy Equipment industry knowledge is preferred

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision
• $50,000 Company Funded Life Policy (if enrolled in Health)
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Cancer, Supplemental Life and additional voluntary policies
• 401K Plan with Company Match
• Paid Holidays & Vacation
• Techician Tool Loan Program up to $2,000
• Safety Boot / Safety Prescription Glasses Allowances
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Assistance
• Employee Discounts
• Technician Career Development Program - Shop & Field Service Training

Schedule

The majority of this position will be spent on the road traveling the assigned territory. Must be willing to relocate within the state of Louisiana for future advancement opportunities.

Pay

Competitive pay and benefits, paid holidays and vacation, employee incentive programs and 401(k) company match programs.

Safety

We require strict compliance with PPE (personal protective equipment) safety regulations. We maintain compliance with all Federal, State and Local safety and company regulations. All employees must follow all Company Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) procedures. Louisiana Cat is a drug-free workplace, including marijuana and THC products.