Sales Development Associate - Houston - Belt Power

Sales Development Associate

Company Overview:

Belt Power LLC is a full service distributor and fabricator specializing in the fulfillment of conveyor system requirements for the processing, manufacturing, and material handling industry. We place an emphasis on providing quality, value added components; as well as local service capabilities to support our customers’ needs. Our product line ranges from all types of conveyor belting, conveying equipment and components, belting accessories, hose and fitting products, plastics, gasket, and power transmission products.

Job Summary:

The Sales Development Associate will learn the organization’s policies, products, and services in preparation for sales responsibilities with the goal of developing a sales career.

Responsibilities:

• Initiating sales, visiting customers’ facilities, taking orders, anticipating, and meeting customer needs.
• Processing customer orders
• Acquiring product knowledge and developing knowledge of customer quality expectations.
• Fabricate, repair belts and conveyor belt components.
• Install and vulcanize lightweight and heavyweight conveyor belting at customer’s facility.
• Receive and verify incoming parts, materials, and supplies; maintain stock area, follows sales orders.
• Maintain work area in a neat and orderly condition.
• Pick up and deliver orders, stock, and supplies.
• Perform duties to fabricate, install, and repair conveyor belts and conveyor systems.
• Detect and report defective equipment, material, and any improper operations or unusual conditions.
• Work in a manner that ensures the safety of everyone involved. Exercise proper care in the use of tools and equipment.
• Observe all prescribed safety rules and regulations; maintain work area in a neat and orderly condition.
• Represent Belt Power in a professional manner at all times.
• Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Strong mechanical background
• The ability to interpret and verify precise measurements using a tape measure.
• Basic math and computer skills
• Highly responsive to and respectful of customer needs
• Attention to detail and observant in discussions with customers
• Competency in Microsoft Office
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Overtime hours and weekend work will be required
• Travel including overnight
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Must be able to pass a drug screen, and background check

Desired characteristics:

• Ability and desire to quickly learn new processes and systems
• Reliability, integrity, accuracy, teamwork, positive attitude, organized, intelligent, proactive, and adaptable
• Organization and prioritization skills; attention to detail
• Ability to work as a part of a team and collaborate with colleagues
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• 24/7 availability to meet customer’s needs.

Physical Demands:

The Sales Development Associate may lift and / or move up to 75 pounds and will require manual dexterity and strength in arms and feet to manipulate equipment controls. Tools, and other items used to make adjustments and/or minor maintenance. Will use hands, arms, back, and shoulders to handle, installs, position, move items, and manipulate other objects. Could be in a sitting, standing, bending, kneeling, or sitting position for long periods of time.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this position, the Sales Development Associate will be regularly exposed to working near moving and mechanical parts and equipment. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position in office, shop, and at the customer site. Typical workdays and hours are Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm. Frequent overnight, overtime hours, and weekend work may be required.

Pay Range: $55,000 - $65,000 a year