Texas/Gulf Coast Sales Representative--North America

The Lincoln Electric Company--Kaliburn location engineers and manufactures plasma cutting systems, plasma torches, plasma consumables and control system units for high-tech cutting applications. Building new products that constantly raise the bar in the industry is possible through a strong foundation of engineering talent such as mechanical, fluid dynamics, heat transfer and software engineers.

Req. ID: 23368 

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Actively manage and grow North American sales in a defined region; develop regional strategic initiatives for the PythonX Brand and sub-brands. 

 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Actively participate & contribute to the process of achieving profitable sales to drive sales growth
• Manage the assigned North American sales region defined as Western Region
• Develop strategies to leverage the value proposition to sell at a premium
• Provide regular market assessments as it relates to our competition’s value proposition, innovations and activities
• Ability to assess WIN’s & LOSS’s analytically and provide thoughtful feedback towards product innovations and improvements, sales strategies, and methodologies
• Drive relationships within the existing/prospective client base as well as the Lincoln Electric sales network of Managers and TSR’s
• Build long-term relationships that reinforce and support the client’s purchase decision throughout the sales cycle
• Travel as required with a minimum expectation of 25% or more
• Participate in tradeshows, quarterly sales meetings and regional Lincoln Electric sales meetings as required
• Actively drive the use of SalesForce to track opportunities and record activities
• Provide feedback on marketing initiatives that includes successes and insightful suggestions that help drive the Lincoln Electric and PythonX brand message
• Conduct site demonstrations for potential clients at existing PythonX client facilities
• Ability and drive to travel both domestically and internationally as necessary “to get the job done”
• Perform general duties as assigned and assist in other areas as workload requires

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Robotics / Automation / Large Capital Equipment sales background
• Relevant experience in a structural steel/fabrication or heavy manufacturing environment and/or a network of key accounts with strong developed relationships
• Success in large capital equipment sales or thorough knowledge of steel manufacturing machinery
• Demonstrated ability to manage a regional portfolio in excess of $10 million in annual sales
• Self-motivated and driven with ability to work independently while leading by example
• Relationship builder with good presentation skills
• Negotiator with strong listening skills and a proven ability to sell value at a premium
• Motivator with a demonstrated ability to successfully negotiate internally as well as externally
• Proficient with Excel and PowerPoint
• Skilled in presentation composition and communication, both live and virtual

PREFERRED

• Located in Western USA

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Experience with SAP
• Experience with Salesforce

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually mild.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk and sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.  The employee occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 20 pounds. 

EEO STATEMENT

Lincoln Electric promotes equal employment opportunities and will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination, against any applicant or employee because of age; race; color; religion; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; national origin; citizenship status; disability; veteran status; genetic information; or on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation. 

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age; race; color; religion; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; national origin; citizenship status; disability; veteran status; genetic information; or on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation.

Lincoln Electric is a $3.2B publicly traded company (NASDAQ) with over 11,000 employees around the world.  With operations in over 56 manufacturing locations in 19 countries, we are well positioned to continue this partnership and poised to grow with our customers. As a part of that continuing legacy, you will contribute to a new generation of innovation and experience the pride that comes with being part of the solution to the world’s challenges.  It is a great time to be part of the welding industry!

Lincoln Electric does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters.  Resumes submitted to any employee(s) of Lincoln Electric without a signed vendor agreement, by the Manager of Recruiting & Training, will become property of Lincoln Electric.  Verbal or written commitments from any other member of Lincoln Electric will not be considered binding terms.  Lincoln Electric will not pay a fee to any third-party recruiter that has not coordinated their recruiting activity through the Recruiting Department.

Employment Status: Salary Full-Time 
Function: Sales 
Section:  Lincoln Cleveland (US10) 

EOE, including disability/veterans