Inside Sales Representative

About Us:

LOUD Technologies Inc. LOUD Technologies Inc. is one of the world's largest dedicated pro audio and music products companies. As the corporate parent for world-recognized brands including Alvarez, Ampeg, Crate, EAW, Knilling, Mackie, Martin Audio, SIA and TAPCO, LOUD Technologies Inc. produces a wide range of digital recording products, loudspeakers, commercial audio systems, audio and music software, guitars, guitar and bass amplifiers, and orchestral string instruments. Additionally, LOUD Technologies is one of the largest distributors of branded pro audio and music accessories. Wherever there is music making, live performance, audio recording or playback, LOUD Technologies is there.

 

Want to work for a Rock N Roll Company?  Got the chops to sell, sell, sell?

LOUD Technologies (formerly Mackie Designs, EAW, etc.) is currently recruiting for an Inside Sales Representative to join our fabulous Sales Team.  We are seeking a high-energy individual to help increase sales revenue and grow our business. This position will be assigned a geographical territory and initiate contact with customers via phone and email. 

The successful candidate will be self-starting, motivated, a fast learner and have excellent communication skills. We are looking for a candidate that has music industry experience in retail sales, manufacturing, recording sessions or recent grads of a Music Technology program.  This position will report to the Call Center Manager.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

·  Pro-actively call prospects and existing customers to:

o  Establish or re-establish the vendor/customer relationship by calling active and latent customers

o  Identify new prospects and initiate first contact

o  Determine product needs for customers

o  Introduce new products and/or sales programs to customers

o  Build relationships by providing superior service and secure referrals for new prospects

o  Facilitate problem resolution

o  Prepare sales quotations and close deals

·  Assist in developing and implementing cross-selling and up-selling techniques

·  Work in collaboration with our DSM’s in support of our outside sales efforts

·  Obtain complete and accurate customer information and other details for Oracle database

·  Perform other related job functions as assigned



QUALIFICATIONS:

 

·  LOUD product knowledge and/or experience.  LOUD brands include Mackie, Tapco, EAW, EAW Commercial, Crate, Ampeg, Alvarez, etc.

·  Music industry exposure gained through school, past work history or personal performance

·  A team player with a positive attitude, high energy level, and ability to establish customer rapport and relationships is an absolute must!

·  2+ years business-to-business telephone sales experience (opening and closing sales)

·  Excellent decision making abilities using sound business judgment

·  Strong ability to problem solve, negotiate and close deals

·  Intermediate to advanced user of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)

·  Experience with Oracle preferred

·  Ability to work in fast-paced, high-pressure environment while maintaining a strong customer service orientation

·  Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as the ability to listen to customer needs

·  Self-motivated and the ability to work with minimal supervision

·  Ability to work cross functionally and have the flexibility to adapt in a rapidly changing business environment

·  Excellent organizational skills and proven ability to multi-task

 

LOUD Technologies offers a competitive benefits package to full-time employees including medical, dental, PTO, short-term/long-term disability, life insurance, flexible spending and 401k. We also offer great extras including:  Employee product discounts, and live (lunch-time) music during spring and summer.

 

To apply for this position, please send a resume to LOUDOpportunities@loudtechinc.com .  Be sure to include the job title in your correspondence. Mailed or faxed resumes will not be considered. Please do not call to inquire about the position. No agencies.