Sales Representative - New Installation
Schindler Group · New Orleans, LA · 5 mo ago
Business DevelopmentFull-time
About the role
We Elevate... Quality of urban life. As part of the Schindler team, you’ll discover meaningful work that enhances quality of life for communities, and contribute to making places more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable for all.
Responsibilities
- Identify sales opportunities and develop relationships with key customers and industry contacts
- Perform preliminary design work with architects and general contractors, including reading plans and specifications
- Prepare estimates, bid proposals, and presentations to secure business and win sales
- Meet or exceed assigned sales and customer objectives
- Analyze customer needs and apply company products and services to secure profitable solutions
- Communicate effectively with customers and internal teams to ensure satisfaction and achieve sales goals
- Develop and execute negotiating and sales strategies aligned with company products, customer needs, and market conditions
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 5+ years of sales experience, or high school diploma with 6+ years of technical or elevator sales experience
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Lotus Notes, and SAP is preferred
Qualifications
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Knowledge of elevator and escalator systems
- Experience in sales and customer relationship management
Skills
- Technical knowledge of elevator and escalator systems
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Lotus Notes, and SAP
Benefits
- Fully vested 401k match, up to 7% of total eligible compensation
- Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans - Effective from first day of hire
- 3 weeks’ vacation which increases with tenure, 7 sick days, 3 floating holidays and 8 Company Observed Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement - Eligible after 6 months of service
- Parental Leave – 100% base pay for 6 consecutive weeks within first year of a child’s birth or adoption
Pay
- Commensurate with experience
Schedule
- Varies based on project requirements
Company
We Elevate... Your Career. Become part of our team, help us enhance quality of life and drive innovation while raising the bar for safety and sustainability. We value your diverse skills and perspectives as together we shape the sustainable cities of today and tomorrow.
Core Values
- Safety: Uphold the highest safety standards for all.
- Integrity and Trust: Foster honest, ethical relationships.
- Create Value for the Customer: Deliver innovative, reliable solutions.
- Quality: Ensure excellence in every product and service.
- Commitment to People Development: Nurture our people, they are the heart of our success.