This sales position will provide various types of industrial hardware directly to customers within a defined geographic territory through cold-calling and prospecting activities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
This sales position will provide various types of industrial hardware directly to customers within a defined geographic territory through cold-calling and prospecting activities.Must reside within territory.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities(Other duties may be assigned)
- Make face-to-face calls on cold and warm sales prospects.
- Service customers in the manner outlined in Company training materials.
- Submit complete and accurate daily business report detailing sales orders and prospect calls.
- Maintain the cleanliness, operation, marketing and functionality of the mobile store.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
- Minimum high school diploma or equivalent
- Outside industrial sales experience preferred, especially in route or industrial sales
- Proven history of goal attainment
Required Skills
- Excellent analytical, reasoning, and organizational skills
- Detail-oriented
- Ability to clearly articulate ideas and information in written and verbal communications
- Proficiency with databases, spreadsheets, email, and common business applications
- Working knowledge of the products we sell is helpful
Other Requirements
- Must be able to purchase or lease an approved vehicle (mobile store)
- Must reside within territory
- Above average mechanical interest
- Demonstrated ability to work independently
- Ability to kneel & bend down to the floor on a regular basis
- Clean driving history
Freqently Asked Questions
Nashville's industrial sales sector is growing steadily, but Territory Manager positions remain moderately competitive due to the area's expanding manufacturing and logistics hubs. Candidates with local residency and hands-on sales experience enjoy a distinct advantage in securing roles within this market.
Residing inside the designated territory enables quicker face-to-face client engagements and efficient route planning, essential for cold calling and prospecting activities. This proximity enhances relationship building with industrial hardware customers and aligns with job requirements at Welsh & Associates, Inc.
Navigating Nashville's diverse industrial landscape requires adaptability to varying client needs and mechanical product knowledge. Challenges include maintaining mobile store functionality, managing cold calls in different sectors, and balancing independent work with consistent reporting to meet sales targets.
Strong analytical reasoning paired with meticulous organization is crucial. Mastery in verbal and written communication, plus familiarity with databases and spreadsheets, empowers Territory Managers to manage customer relations and sales data effectively, especially when conducting direct prospecting and mobile store operations.
This position uniquely emphasizes ownership of a mobile store vehicle and mandates residing within the territory, fostering localized customer service. The company's focus on industrial hardware via cold calling and face-to-face visits distinguishes it from conventional retail or remote sales roles.
Welsh & Associates expects Territory Managers to independently drive sales initiatives, maintain the mobile store’s professional image, and provide detailed daily reports. The role demands self-motivation, mechanical interest, and adherence to company training for consistent customer service excellence.
Starting as a Territory Manager often leads to regional supervisory roles or senior sales leadership, especially for those who consistently meet targets and demonstrate strategic account management skills. Expanding product knowledge and networking within the industrial sector further accelerates advancement opportunities.
Territory Managers in Nashville typically earn between $55,000 and $70,000 annually, depending on experience and sales performance. Given the role’s requirement to manage a mobile store and territory residency, compensation often includes performance incentives reflecting goal attainment.
Prospective candidates benefit from demonstrating a clean driving record, mechanical aptitude, and proficiency with business software. While formal certifications aren’t mandatory, practical experience in outside industrial sales and strong organizational skills significantly enhance employability.
Technology use includes maintaining accurate sales and prospect call records via databases and spreadsheets. Communication tools like email are essential for coordination, while the mobile store requires operational upkeep, blending traditional sales with modern data management for efficient territory coverage.
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