Career Center
Washington, D.C.
Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, VA
D.C.
Posted: 15-Sep-23
Location: Minneapolis
Type: Full Time
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Company: The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas, a nonprofit trade association representing boat dealers and the boating industry across North America, is on a significant growth trajectory, and we need your help. With growing opportunities to fulfill our mission and help our industry grow and improve, we are seeking an Inside Sales Representative to help us grow our business.
With a diverse array of programs and services – an annual conference, sponsorships, membership and dealer development programs, as well as a solid book of business and significant prospect list, we are seeking a customer-focused, organized individual for an inside sales position. We need someone who can work at a fast pace, who enjoys heavy call volumes, can ensure the extraordinary care of our partners and supporters, and who is highly organized. If that sounds like you, we look forward to hearing from you!
At the MRAA, we enjoy a fun, relaxed, creative culture that prioritizes the contributions of all team members ahead of the importance of any of our formally defined roles or responsibilities. We partake in regular staff collaborative events and enjoy Friday afternoons off throughout the summer. We work hard, take great pride in our work and ownership in all outcomes, yet we don’t take ourselves too seriously. We give each other the freedom to use our individual strengths to execute our job descriptions, and we seek to provide growth-focused career development.
Job Description: The MRAA Inside Sales Representative maintains responsibility for driving revenue from exhibits and sponsorships at MRAA’s annual conference, partner-related memberships and sponsorships, and member development programs, according to budget and as directed by the Vice President of Business Development.
Major Job Functions & Responsibilities
- Make outbound calls to current and prospective customers.
- Prospect, nurture and work with new leads to help grow MRAA business.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships and regular communications with all assigned prospects and Partners about MRAA programs and services that may benefit their business and/or their dealer networks.
- Develop a deep understanding of MRAA’s products and services, features and benefits.
- Stay informed of the marine industry trends and marketplace.
- Follow MRAA-defined sales processes and communication policies.
- Maintain organized, accurate records of related account activity and prepare sales reports.
- Negotiate solutions and close business.
- Meet or exceed budgeted revenue goals.
- Provide extraordinary customer service at all times.
How To Apply:
If you think you are a strategic thinker, skilled communicator and possess a strong aptitude for operational excellence, and you are someone who could fit well in helping us pursue our mission, send us: 1. A cover letter explaining why you would be a good fit and how you would contribute to our success; 2. A resume outlining your work history and qualifications along with salary requirements to JoinTheTeam@MRAA.com. And if you’re so inclined, send us an optional 30-second video that explains why you’re the best candidate.
Key Qualifications and Competencies:
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in sales and customer service, with an emphasis on business-to-business inside sales and experience with trade shows and exhibit/sponsorship and/or membership sales preferred;
- Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills with excellent presentation abilities necessary.
- Detail-oriented, highly organized and self-motivated with the ability to manage leads and information effectively.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, adapt to changing scenarios and sell multiple products simultaneously.
- Outbound communications that include cold calls and conducting a high level of calls per day, in addition to utilizing additional communication outlets.
- Excellent analytical, decision-making and organizational skills.
- Database management skills; maintain customer contact notes and update customer records with accurate client details.
- Passion for helping business customers identify their needs and engage in our programs to help them accomplish their goals.