Climbing Sales Representative

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Job Title: Climbing Sales Representative

Location: Based out of UCS Office in Lincolnton, NC

Position Overview:
We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Sales Representative to assist with Climbing Sales. This individual will play a pivotal role in driving sales growth, developing customer relationships, and ensuring our products are effectively represented in the market.

Essential Functions:

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

· Sales Strategy Development: Create and implement a sales strategy to achieve revenue targets and market share goals within the assigned territory.

· Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with existing customers while identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.

· Market Analysis: Conduct market research to identify trends, competitor activities, and potential areas for growth.

· Product Knowledge: Maintain an in-depth understanding of our product line and effectively communicate features and benefits to customers.

· Quoting: Use Sketchup software to create quotes based on models supplied by customer or from site measurements.

· Site Measurements: Travel to Customer locations as needed to conduct site measurements utilizing 3D scanning tools and software.

· Project Management: Take part in meetings with customers, architects, engineers, contractors, and project managers discussing logistics, exact measurements, and fine-tuning details.

· Installations: Coordinate with production, shipping and customers to meet trucks at job sites to unload and install pads. 

· Sales Reporting: Provide regular sales forecasts, performance reports, and market insights to senior management.

· Collaboration: Work closely with the marketing, product development and production teams to ensure alignment on product offerings and promotional strategies.

· Training and Support: Train and support distributors and retail partners to enhance product knowledge and sales effectiveness.

· Shows and Events: Represent the company at shows, industry events, and customer meetings to promote our brand and products.

Requirements:

Skills/Qualifications:  

· Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, or related field.

· 5+ years of sales experience in the climbing or sports equipment industries.

· Proven track record of achieving sales targets and driving revenue growth.

· Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

· Ability to travel 50%+ of the time to carry out site measurements and installations. This will include some nights and weekends.

· Comfortable speaking with architects, engineers, contractors, and project managers in meetings while reviewing drawing sets or models. 

· Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and able to work independently.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, and SketchUp with experience in CRM software.

· Adobe Photoshop skills is a bonus.

· Must be able to pick up 150lbs comfortably and move easily in and out of trucks to unload and install pads. 

· Knowledge of other industries such as track and field, gymnastics, or strength and conditioning is a bonus.