Title:

Technical Sales Rep – Los Angeles, California Territory

Location:

Los Angeles, California

Date Posted:

September 14, 2007

Contact Email:

Send cover letter and resume in WORD or PDF format to:

recruiter1@premier-recruiting.com

Position Overview:

Our client is one of the oldest manufacturers of advanced test and measuring instruments for electrical power applications. Currently, they are in need of a new Technical Sales Representative responsible for the Southern California region and part of Nevada. Candidate must reside in the Los Angeles metropolitan area. Client will not pay for relocation expenses, if not. If willing to relocate, you must show past sales relationships in this market.

You will be responsible building and maintaining relationships with key decision-makers within electrical utility companies, electrical apparatus manufacturers, heavy industrial plants and/or anywhere that a large quantity of advanced electrical test and measuring equipment is used.

To be considered for this position it is important that you can show you have already built some of these relationships with key revenue producers in past positions.

Client Overview:

Our client is one of the oldest manufacturers of advanced test and measuring instruments for electrical power applications. When you say their name to your prospects, they will know you and listen.

Salary Range:

$52,000 base salary plus unlimited commission potential

Average first-year compensation was appx. $70,000-75,000.

Compensation Package Includes:

• Company car
• Business expense account
• Eligible Team members will receive one of the best earnings packages anywhere, including competitive pay, all-around insurance coverage, matching 401 (k), training and development and many other perks and benefits

Duties Include:

• Normal sales account rep duties include site visits, prospecting, cold calling, uncovering leads, following up with potentials presented through marketing efforts, attending and representing your company at industry tradeshows/seminars, giving product demonstrations and presentations, developing proposals and overseeing delivery of product.
• Estimated that 30% of your time will be spent on back-office requirements, 20-30% on cold calling and lead follow up, 50-60% on client meetings and office visits.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelors in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) preferred
• 4+ Years of experience selling to electrical utility companies, electrical apparatus manufacturers, heavy industrial plants and/or anywhere that a large quantity of advanced electrical test and measuring equipment is used.
• Proven experience working large sales territories and the ability to successfully manage them.
• Working-knowledge of electrical testing and measuring equipment.
• Strong technical background
• Strong sales skills
• Strong computer skills (MS-Office)
• Strong verbal and organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel. Travel estimated at 60%.
• Knowing the following is a huge plus: BSEE, electrical engineering, protective relays, transformers, circuit breakers, switchgear, power companies, substations, electrical companies, IEEE, Fluke, hypotronics, Vanguard, Doble, Manta

A cover letter should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to the above stated requirements of this position, as well as your salary history and requirements. No Phone Calls Please.

About Premier Recruiting Associates:

With two offices in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, Premier Recruiting Associates is a leader in cost-effective professional and management recruiting, executive search and staffing solutions nationwide. For more information visit:  http://www.premier-recruiting.com/.

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