Now Hiring - Walco Electric Co - Walco Salesperson in Providence, RI

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Walco Electric Company began operations in Providence Rhode Island in 1931. Today, Walco is comprised of two business groups, the Electromechanical Group and the Automation and Controls Group. The Electromechanical Group is in Providence, Rhode Island. The Automation and Controls Group is in Pawtucket, Rhode Island and Monterey Mexico. Walco serves all New England and other target markets in the USA and around the world. The salesperson 's responsibilities include: * Consultative sales * Calling on a variety of manufacturers; food and beverage, plastic, metals processing, paper manufacturing and converting and a variety of machinery manufacturers * Territory: Southern New England * Comfortable selling technical products and services with support from Walco knowledge experts Qualifications: * 510 years of sales experience * Graduate of a sales training program or a manufacturer's sales program certification a plus. * Strong prospecting and closing skills * Previous experience calling on manufacturers preferred We are looking for candidates with the following attributes: * Respectful, honest; high level of integrity * Committed to solving customers' mechanical, electrical, electronic and automation problems * Willingness to travel throughout Southern New England * Able to selfmanage & selfmotivate * Strong desire to continue professional development Starting Salary: Base salary plus commission, auto, and all business-related expenses Benefits: Medical, dental, group life, long term disability insurance and 401(k) plan Note: Successful applicants for this position will be required to take and pass a drug test, background check and physical exam