Sales Representative, Army, Great Lakes
NOBLE · Springfield, IL · 4 wk ago
HybridSalesFull-time
Position Summary
Who We Are: NOBLE supports the Nation's readiness with a team strategically located worldwide, 150+ contract vehicles, and millions of products. NOBLE offers best-in-class products, solutions, services, and logistics capabilities in the Defense and Government Services industry.
Territory Focus
Special operations mission support, rapid acquisition, Special Operations Forces units.
Essential Functions
- Exceed assigned revenue and profit goals quarterly and against an annual goal
- Establish relationships with customers, and vendors while creating opportunities in assigned region(s) as well as new markets when required
- Manage and report out a weekly pipeline of sales opportunities, quotes, and orders
- Develop requirements with customers for future bids and contract quotations for equipment and services provided by the company
- Travel to client locations and attend symposiums, conferences, trade shows and exhibitions, and conduct vendor ride-alongs, to cultivate sales opportunities
- Actively develop competitive and customer intelligence: Communicate market intelligence, opportunities, and threats to the company
- Provide price quotations and establish proper credit or contract terms, warranties, and delivery dates
- Learn and utilize internal CRM and ERP systems for processing quotes and orders
- Absolutely process quotes that have been received either in writing, electronically, or by phone
- Develop a marketing strategy to create sales leads for new contacts within the existing region
- Implement an inside/outside team approach for sales, territory/customer strategy, vendor relations, and dealer of record
- Interface and effectively communicate with the management team, staff, customers, sub-contractors, vendors, business partners, and suppliers
- Take ownership and responsibility for all aspects of the customer sales process
- Maintain and update a Google calendar consisting of client calls, travel, and working sales pipeline
Position Qualifications
- Established understanding of Government Sales and Federal Contracting
- Experience working with Department of Defense, Military, Federal Agencies, and Law Enforcement
- Ability to complete work within given deadlines with little supervision
- Ability to carry out skillful negotiations
- Strong communication skills
- Must possess a valid driver's license
- Ability to obtain security clearance, if required
- Bachelor's Degree and three years of sales experience; or 5 years of industry experience instead of education
- Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Suite, Google Office Suite, Salesforce, Proficient in internet searching, NetSuite or familiarity with an ERP system a plus