Morris Group, Inc., one of the largest machine tool distribution networks in North America, is a third generation, family owned and operated business that serves manufactures of precision machined parts in the United States. Our mission is to help manufactures maintain a competitive advantage in the world economy by improving productivity.
Trident Southeast, a division of Morris Group, Inc., is one of the nation's largest distributors of Haas CNC machine tools, work holding, automation systems and robotics. Our business has an exciting entry level opportunity for the right candidate with strong personal drive that is a self-starter and has the capacity to learn quickly.
Summary of Responsibility:
Reporting to our Florida location in Tampa, FL this is an entry level sales position with a long runway for growth. This role will provide outstanding on the job training, mentoring and development opportunities with a dynamic company in a fast-paced, growing industry. As a Sales Associate, you will be responsible for providing sales support to our capital sales team while supplementing our customers with technical information and products required to improve productivity of their machine tools. This role collaborates with Capital Sales Engineering, Application Engineering, Service, Contract Administration, technology suppliers and management to provide follow-up and ancillary products for our customers.
What You Will Contribute:
Developing customer relationships to ensure all needs are met from pre-sale through complete integration of new machine tools.
Acting as the central knowledge base for accessories including work holding and tooling.
Responding to customer or field staff's inputs, product requests, and application issues
Identify and cultivate relationships with technology partners to support customers and field staff
Maintain involvement with customer related projects to support future technology improvements, deadlines, and budgets
Possessing and maintaining an in-depth knowledge of machine tool industry and product lines represented by the company
Other Functions:
Perform related duties as required.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific lists of responsibilities does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar or a logical assignment to the position.
Qualifications & Competencies:
Completion of either a manufacturing trade school certificate program, a two-year college degree or work equivalent.
Some working knowledge and understanding of CNC machine technology and applications.
Basic manufacturing technology, tooling and part inspection is desired.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to interpret instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Frequent travel throughout a regional sales territory is necessary.
What's in it for You:
We take great pride in our employees and offer a variety of benefits that allow our employees to be successful inside and outside of work:
Competitive starting salary
Paid Time Off, starting with 23 paid days off in your first year.
10 Company Paid Holidays
Comprehensive Health Benefits including, Medical, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
401(k) retirement plan with company contribution
Tuition reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Mental and physical requirements:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must be highly mobile, able to access all areas of the premises.
Ability to concentrate and remain focused while prioritizing multiple tasks, responsibilities, and projects.
Ability to sit for prolonged period of times.
Able to perform bending, twisting, stooping, reaching, and lifting of moderate to heavyweight material up to 50 lbs. with assistance from equipment or other employees.
Ability to frequently use hands and arms.
Vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Ability to keep their composure with the public and co-workers in everyday, stressful situations.
Morris Group, Inc., including all operating subsidiaries, is an EO Employer-M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected class
