Now Hiring - The Panaro Group LLC - TECHNICAL SALES REPRESENTATIVE – Packaging Equipment in Milwaukee, WI

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Company Description Our French-owned client is a designer and manufacturer of packaging equipment for companies in the food and cosmetics sectors. This mid-size manufacturing firm has 210 employees and is expanding its sales operations across the US. This newly created position is responsible for expanding the client's footprint in the US. * Job Description* * You will report to the US Sales Manager as you execute the sales strategy in the US * Generate new customers by identifying potential new clients. * Develop our existing customer portfolio through phone calls, e-mails, and on-site sales visits. * Present the company's products and services to current and potential partners. * Reporting your actions on the company's CRM tool. * Generate new business in conjunction with the other US sales representative * To operate in accordance with the company's ethics and principles. * This list is not exhaustive and may be completed by other tasks requested by the Sales Department. * Have a project management mindset. 1st meeting: go into the plant and see how it's done, products, formats, speed, send to HQ. Will work with the Engineering team, pre-project, understanding needs, solving, and verifying all the data. Will be very involved in each process, not only selling but managing the project. Qualifications * You have 2+ years of experience selling packaging machines, food, and/or cosmetics, preferably in a similar industry * You have solid experience in sales, including prospecting. * Selling a turnkey and full-line solution including weighing, labeling, cutting and wrapping packaging machinery * You are autonomous and work independently by generating your own appointments and serving your customers from beginning to end to ensure client satisfaction. * Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, and CRM systems * Bilingual in French is ideal, but not mandatory * Frequent travel is required in the United States 60% with 70 % driving. A valid US driver's license and a travel DL in France are required for basic training on our machines and processes. Initial product training will be held in France; a Valid US Passport is required. * Degree in Business, Engineering, or relevant experience in the technical field. Additional Information * Ready to take up the challenge to be a salesperson for a growing international French company while developing your skills in a dynamic environment? We look forward to meeting you! [please apply online]