Guardian Equipment Inc. (gesafety.com) is a growing Chicago company that manufactures emergency eyewash and shower equipment. These products are used in a wide variety of applications, including industrial facilities, science laboratories, schools and hospitals. We are a second-generation, family-owned company that has been in business for over forty years and are a worldwide leader in our industry.
Our headquarters and main manufacturing plant are located in a new, state-of-the-art, LEED-Gold certified facility in Chicago. Our products are distributed by major distributors of safety and industrial supplies and equipment, including W.W. Grainger, McMaster-Carr, HD Supply, MSC and others.
We offer a work place environment that rewards commitment, talent and the drive for excellence. Position: Due to continuing growth in our business, we are setting up a national field sales force to support our industrial supply customers.
Role & Responsibilities:
Representative will be responsible for supporting the sales of Guardian products with and through our distributors, including:
- Build and maintain relationships with existing distributor customers.
- New business development.
- Support the field sales efforts of our distributors by providing marketing support, product training, problem resolution, etc.
- Perform joint sales calls and field site safety assessments.
- Provide technical information, job quotes, product submittals, etc.
- Provide jobsite and after-sales support to assure that all parties are satisfied.
- Territory make up: CT, DE, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VA, VT, WV
These positions will be based in major metropolitan areas. Sales specialists will typically work out of a home office and 50 – 60% travel is expected.
Qualifications:
We require motivated, ambitious, energetic people who have initiative, self-confidence and the ability to identify problems, think through options and implement solutions.
Specifically, ideal candidates will have the following qualifications: ·
- BA or BS degree in a business, engineering or other related curriculum.
- At least 2 years experience in field or account management type sales environment.
- At least 1 years experience selling a technically-oriented product.
- Experience selling safety or industrial supplies at the manufacturer or distributor level is a plus.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills. · Proven track record of success in both school and work environments.
- Proficient in Salesforce CRM usage is a plus.
Benefits & Compensation:
We offer an excellent salary and benefits package, including:
- Competitive salary.
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance.
- MetLife PPO Dental insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Short and Long Term Disability.
- Profit-sharing and 401(k) plan with unlimited company match.
- Ten PTO days.
- Ten paid holidays.
- Paid sick leave.
Guardian Equipment Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, committed to developing and retaining a diverse work force and providing a safe and healthy work environment.