Sales Representative - Southern USA Region - Remote Eligible

Forest Machine Salesperson

Ponnse is one of the world's largest manufacturers of cut-to-length forest machines. We are focusing on succeeding with our customers and oriented to people. We want to be the preferred partner for responsible forestry and to reach that we combine great people working together with high tech machinery and cutting-edge digital technologies.

Summary/Objective Develop relationships with new, existing and potential customers and sell new and used equipment to help them grow their business.

Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Maximize number of profitable sales Manage productive customer relations Reach the target prices set together with President and OYJ Sales budgeting and obtaining targeted goals Work closely and communicate with all Ponsse team members

Qualification Requirements:

At Ponsse, we are heavily invested in product development and are always at the forefront when it comes to technology, innovation, and service. We always work closely with our customers. The position of forest machine salesperson with us means you will be responsible for the sale of new and used machines in your district. We offer an exciting job where you independently, with support from the sales manager and marketing department, plan your market and sales, and establish new customer contacts.

To thrive and succeed in this role, we believe that:

• You have technical competence/interest in machinery and are interested in forestry.
• You have at least 3 - 5 years of experience in proactive sales.
• You are structured, responsible, and meticulous.
• You are self-driven.
• You enjoy building relationships, easily gain people's trust, and are motivated by making good deals.

Competencies

Communication Proficiency. Organizational Skills. Time Management. Technical Capacity. Customer/Client Focus.

Supervisory Responsibility This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Exposure to loud vehicle/machine noises when in the shop or at events.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

This is largely a sedentary role; however, some activity is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending or standing on a stool as necessary as well as the ability to lift, push, pull items when doing set up for events. Would require walking to the customer site.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but the employee must be available during the "core" work hours as well as availability during marketing events.

Travel This position requires up to 75% travel. Some of the travel is international.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

Ability to write simple correspondence.

Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers and other employees of the organization.

Speak English fluently.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications None.

AAP/EEO Statement Ponsse is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state and local fair employment practices laws. Ponsse strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy), gender (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender or transsexual individual), sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, marital status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. All Ponsse employees, other workers and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits and termination of employment.

Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Ponnse wants to develop a working culture and environment that helps to bring the best out of everyone as individuals and us all together. Customer is always in the center of our work and we continuously encourage open and proactive communication, teamwork and taking responsibility as well as agile execution. We truly care about our people, their wellbeing and growth. We are Ponsse family.