Position Summary
The Outside Sales Associate (OSA) promotes, markets, educates and sells products and services offered by Witmer Public Safety Group, Inc. (WPSG) to assigned customers and prospects throughout a designated geographic territory. The OSA provides solutions and is an informational resource that builds relationships, trust, and brand awareness with target first responder departments and agencies to drive sustained benefit to customers and long-term growth to the company.
This position will be remote in Maryland.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
Promotes, sells, and trains customers and prospects on all applicable products and services offered by WPSG.
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Maintains up-to-date records on products, customers, prospects, and opportunities within company CRM system.
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Networks and prospects to continuously add new customers.
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Coordinates and conducts product demonstration and training programs with prospects and customers.
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Submit bids, execute quotes, and process reports to support customers and company support effectively and efficiently.
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Maintain sales levels and profit margins more than annual targets.
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Handle customer complaints and requirements and provide customer input to management; Participate in recommending solutions and supporting customer resolution.
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Develop new sales strategies and skills and maintain product and market awareness to provide differentiation to secure new sales opportunities and drive customer satisfaction.
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Maintain a disciplined approach to problem solving and ability to meet required deadlines, multi-task, independently handle stress, and maintain a mature problem-solving demeanor.
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Attend trade shows, networking events, demonstrations and vendor training sessions.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
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Knowledge and understanding of the Law Enforcement sales market.
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Basic knowledge of first responder safety and tactical equipment application.
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Proven track record of growth in Law Enforcement market space.
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Good communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
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Excellent time management, organizational, and planning skills.
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Highly organized self-starter, able to achieve objectives with minimal supervision.
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Team player with strong interoperability skills. Ability to work unilaterally within WPSG to achieve goals.
- Critical thinker, able to quickly adapt to changes in the marketplace without compromising quality of work.
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Ability to work independently with honesty and integrity.
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Ability to handle significant travel demands to meet the needs of customers within assigned territory.
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Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Credentials and Experience
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B.S. Degree or 3+ years of equivalent relevant experience
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Previous sales experience with proven track record
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Current network, access and placement within the marketplace preferred.
- Current or previous Law Enforcement experience or understanding of law enforcement contracting preferred.
- Ability to travel throughout Maryland and Delaware
If you are looking to be a part of something bigger than yourself, that is both financially and emotionally rewarding, we want to talk to you! We like to hire people with experience, but we love to hire people with initiative. We are a fast-growing company with exciting endeavors on the horizon. We need people who are passionate, positive, and ready to thrive in a fast-paced environment. You don’t need First Responder experience to apply, but it will definitely get your resume moved to the top of the pile!
In addition, Witmer Public Safety Group offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k with 401k matching component, company paid Life/ADD/Short-term Disability/Long-term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, and several additional voluntary plans.
When you work at Witmer, your work matters. We can’t wait to hear from you!
