Husqvarna Group→
Market Development Representative
Entry LevelOn-siteFull-time
Location
Washington DC
Salary
$55k–$70k/yr
Experience
1–3 years
Posted
4 days ago
Skills
sales/marketing experiencecommunication skillsmicrosoft office proficiencycrm experiencefield sales experienceself-motivated
Job Description
Summary: Husqvarna Group is a leading company in the professional products sector, and they are seeking a Market Development Representative. This full-time field-based role focuses on sales promotion, marketing, and service support activities, with responsibilities including creating brand awareness and building relationships with commercial end-users in the Green Space and Tree Care Professional segments.
Responsibilities:
- Prospect for and perform product demonstrations with commercial end users, cities, municipalities, and park districts within the assigned territory and drive sales into commercial dealerships and direct alongside the Key Account team
- Participate in event support activities including national and regional trade shows, dealer events, open houses, and customer appreciation sales events
- Provide training for dealers, regional/national accounts, and end users in the assigned territory
- Supports sales programs and marketing initiatives
- Executes and follows company programs, policies and procedures
- Maintains company property including vehicle, computer, tools and equipment
- Protect organizations value by keeping certain information confidential
- Travels to customers within the territory, using a company provided vehicle
- Support and foster growth of overall business and customer base to meet or exceed annual objectives and goals
- Accomplish the organization mission by working as a member of a team to reach company goals
- Conduct yourself in an ethical and professional manner that will reflect favorably on the reputation of the company
Required Qualifications:
- BA/BS degree in Business, Marketing, or related field
- Minimum 1-3 years of successful sales/marketing experience with documented results in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication skills; able to build rapport cross-functionally, influence and prioritize
- Proficiency in entire Microsoft office suite of products
- Ability to travel periodically, primarily for customer visits and occasional trade shows, which may include up to four nights per week as needed
- Highly self-motivated with the ability to manage time, priorities, and workload independently in a remote, autonomous role
- Able and willing to lift 40-50 lbs. up to 5 days per week to set up displays for trade shows and customer marketing events
Preferred Qualifications:
- CRM experience preferred
- Field Sales or demonstration experience preferred
Required Skills: Sales/Marketing experience, Communication skills
Important Skills: Microsoft Office proficiency, CRM experience
Nice-to-Have Skills: Field Sales experience, Self-motivated