Job Details
**Louisiana CAT** is accepting applications for an **Outside Sales Representative** (Alexandria, Houma, and New Orleans, LA)
**YOU**
The person in this role will aggressively pursue and close rental opportunities within an assigned territory. The ideal candidate must be disciplined, ambitious, and highly competitive with a knowledge of basic mechanics.
**YOUR CONTRIBUTION**
* Provide equipment rental solutions for our customers through your knowledge of Louisiana CAT products
* Develop your territory to maximize potential for customers and the company
* Build rapport with new customers and existing customer base
* Assist with new inventory ordering, transportation, and preparation
**YOUR VALUE**
* You will serve as a sales consultant for customer accounts in your defined territory
* You will have the sales tools and building blocks to MAKE A CAREER MARK here at Louisiana CAT
* You will collaborate with your Sales Management / General Manager to establish sales goals on monthly, quarterly and annual basis
**MOST IMPORTANT QUALIFICATIONS**
* Required: Bachelor's Degree
* Required: Strong sales consultative communication as role is a "customer-facing" position
* Required: Strong knowledge and skills of Microsoft Office software including Outlook
* Highly Preferred: Knowledge or experience using CRM (Customer Relations Management) software such as Salesforce.com
* Highly Preferred: Knowledge of Caterpillar product lines is strongly desired; other Heavy Equipment experience is helpful
**JOB FACTS**
* Must live within the assigned territory and be willing to relocate within the state of Louisiana for future advancement opportunities.
* Ability to travel within defined sales territory and valid U.S. Driver's License with clean Motor Vehicle Record
* Requires physical movement as required by job description
* Maintain compliance with all International, Federal, State and Local safety and company regulations. Louisiana Cat is a drug-free workplace
**SAFETY IN ALL WE DO**
* We require strict compliance with PPE (personal protective equipment) safety regulations
* We maintain compliance with all Federal, State and Local safety and company regulations
* All employees must follow all Company Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) procedures
* Louisiana Cat is a drug-free workplace
**WHY PEOPLE JOIN LOUISIANA CAT**
* We are known for service quality and unsurpassed customer relationships guided by our strong company values, culture and safety standards
* We have energy, focus and passion delivering results because what we do impacts our customers each and every day
* We work across Construction, Electrical Power, Forestry, Governmental, Heavy Equipment, Industrial, Landscaping, Marine Engines and Oil & Gas industries
* We invest in training and development programs for our employees to build their toolkit and career paths here at Louisiana CAT
* We offer competitive pay and benefits, paid holidays and vacation, employee incentive programs and 401(k) company match programs to meet family and work lifestyles
**WHO WE ARE**
Louisiana CAT is the only authorized Caterpillar Dealer for the state of Louisiana. We provide Caterpillar Equipment, Service, Parts and Engines to customers across a wide range of industries. We are guided by our strong company culture, safety standards and activities in the communities in which we operate. We seek out employees who are inspired by our timeless values, thrive in growing company environment and want to become a part of a dynamic company backed by 85+ years of success. We have 23 locations across Louisiana and the Gulf South with Corporate HQ located in Reserve, LA and Power Systems HQ located in New Iberia, LA.
Louisiana CAT (Louisiana Machinery Co, LLC) and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). M/F/D/V and we proudly hire U.S. Veterans.
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