Who is Habasit?

Habasit is the global leader in the manufacturing of lightweight conveyor belting. Our slogan “Solutions in Motion” defines us; we are a provider of world class power-transmission and conveying solutions.

At Habasit, we understand that a global leader is only as good as the people who represent it, and we are always searching for the right people to keep us in motion. We are looking for ambitious individuals, leaders, and students who are ready to help move us forward. If you have a can-do attitude and want to join a world-class organization, read on and apply today!

Things you should know about Habasit’s opportunities:

• Competitive Salary

• Excellent health insurance benefits which includes a bundled medical + dental package

• 401(k) program with up to 6% company match (at 100%)

• Tuition reimbursement (with Manager approval)

• Gym membership reimbursement

• Employee Assistance program

• Referral bonus

THIS POSITION REQUIRES EXPERIENCE IN THE SPIRAL CONVEYORS INDUSTRY

TERRITORY IS MID-ATLANTIC AND NORTH EAST STATES

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS POSITION – TECHNICAL SALES:

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  Ability to generate profitable growth by developing and implementing project based sales for customers within the dry and wet food industry.
• Build and maintain relationship with key decision makers at the plant level.
• Maintain responsibility for turnover objectives at the accounts, as well as for reaching targets as defined and agreed in the account plan.
• Monitor and report the success of the accounts, propose corrective actions.
• Technical and commercial management of projects.
• Overall project management of identified key projects through high-level technical and commercial skills.
• Provide industry specific market input and application expertise.
• Seek understanding of competition activities.
• Understand specific customer needs and shares with ASM and team members.
• Understand and share the target customer dynamics and decision-making processes.
• Apply pricing strategy.
• Broad functional experience in areas of strategic planning, sales, marketing, market development, planning, and promotions.
• Attend training seminars in North America and Europe to develop knowledge of new products and applications.
• Appraise competitive product advantages and disadvantages.
• Any other duties as assigned.
• Must be willing to work occasional weekends and/or holidays based on project timeframe of customer.

COMPETENCIES/SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE OR TRAINING PREFERRED:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements/preferences listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Preferred - Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Technical school graduate will be considered
• Preferred - 3 years’ experience in technical sales and/or field service of industrial equipment and/or components directly to End Users and OEM’s.
• Preferred - Competency with technical details relevant to conveying systems within the food processing industry.
• Required – Ability to read, write, speak and comprehend English
• Preferred – High Competency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CRM / ERP Applications

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

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

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to talk and/or hear
• The associate frequently is required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms
• The associate is occasionally required to stand and walk
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Required to safely operate a motor vehicle in a variety of conditions
• Ability to travel extensively within a defined area of operations with possibility of traveling to other areas in North America.
• Ability to climb ladders, steps and stairs to effectively audit and troubleshoot food production equipment and components while exposed to short-term temperatures from -40F to 120F.

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