LIQUI MOLY USA currently seeks a candidate to fill an open position for the Minneapolis MN region. Join our team and you will work with people who think positive about the future and are upbeat about life. In this position, you will take an active part in the successful growth of our company. Throughout this region, you will be responsible for sales growth, marketing efforts and business expansion. Working independently, you are responsible for your own success.

LIQUI MOLY is a leading manufacturer of OE type high quality motor oils, additives and other lubricant products with headquarters located in Ulm, Germany. Since 1957 we have supplied the German market place with innovative quality oil and additive products for the automotive, powersports/marine, and industrial markets. In 1992 we began our sales effort in the United States and these past 10 years sales have grown significantly. To continue our successful growth, we continue to expand our sales team.

This opportunity provides a competitive salary D.O.E., plus bonus. Also included are travel expense reimbursement, car allowance, business auto fuel, iPad, iPhone, 401K plan, health insurance, paid vacation and holidays.

• This position is a home office based assignment

Area of activity:

• Develop sales strategies and increase the overall sales of LIQUI MOLY products
• Build new business relationships with business owners in the automotive aftermarket with distributors, service shops, fleets.
• Territory Base: Minneapolis MN based, primarily responsible for Minnesota/North Wisconsin
• Conduct trainings that teach customers how to sell and use LIQUI MOLY products
• Manage current customer partnerships with all channel levels.

Requirements

• Self-motivated and enthusiastic with an upbeat selling style and energetic attitude
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to influence and negotiate
• Must have strong presentation abilities to customers and to group audiences
• Be able to periodically work weekend industry events. Occasional overnight travel.
• A minimum of 5 years experience in field sales management (preferably in lubricant products or automotive aftermarket)
• Possess an entrepreneurial mindset in developing accounts in a consultative manner
• Responsible to use a CRM tool on a daily basis ; submit daily / weekly reports
• Efficient time management and exceptional organizational skills are required

Must reside within the Minneapolis MN regional vicinity - (Relocation program not available)